Buttonweed vs Mongolian Mountain Vole
Malva neglecta compared with Alticola semicanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Buttonweed | Mongolian Mountain Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Malvales (Malvales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Malvaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Malva | Alticola |
| Species | Malva neglecta | Alticola semicanus |
Conservation Status
Buttonweed
LC — Least ConcernMongolian Mountain Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Buttonweed | Mongolian Mountain Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Buttonweed
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (6 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
Mongolian Mountain Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Buttonweed
The Buttonweed (Malva neglecta) is a species in the genus Malva. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Mongolian Mountain Vole
No description available.
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