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 — Vulnerable

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown Ear Narrow-headed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Ear

Habitat

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

Range

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

Habitat

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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