Brown Ear vs Narrow-headed Vole
Otidea cochleata compared with Microtus gregalis
Key Differences
- Brown Ear is Vulnerable while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brown Ear | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Otideaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Otidea | Microtus |
| Species | Otidea cochleata | Microtus gregalis |
Conservation Status
Brown Ear
VU — VulnerableNarrow-headed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brown Ear | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brown Ear
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Narrow-headed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brown Ear
The Brown Ear (Otidea cochleata) is a species in the genus Otidea. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Narrow-headed Vole
No description available.
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