Broad Scalewort vs Maximowicz s Vole

Porella obtusata compared with Microtus maximowiczii

Key Differences

  • Broad Scalewort is Endangered while Maximowicz s Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad Scalewort Maximowicz s Vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Marchantiophyta (liverwort) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Porellales (Porellales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Porellaceae Cricetidae
Genus Porella Microtus
Species Porella obtusata Microtus maximowiczii

Conservation Status

Broad Scalewort

EN — Endangered

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad Scalewort Maximowicz s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad Scalewort

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad Scalewort

The Broad Scalewort (Porella obtusata) is a species in the genus Porella. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Maximowicz s Vole

No description available.

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