Brown-Headed Fox Sedge vs California vole
Carex alopecoidea compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brown-Headed Fox Sedge | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cyperaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Carex | Microtus |
| Species | Carex alopecoidea | Microtus californicus |
Conservation Status
Brown-Headed Fox Sedge
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brown-Headed Fox Sedge | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brown-Headed Fox Sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brown-Headed Fox Sedge
The Brown-headed Fox Sedge (Carex alopecoidea) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
California vole
The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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