Cabrera s Vole vs Chestnut Bolete

Microtus cabrerae compared with Gyroporus castaneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Chestnut Bolete
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Boletales (Boletales)
Family Cricetidae Gyroporaceae
Genus Microtus Gyroporus
Species Microtus cabrerae Gyroporus castaneus

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Chestnut Bolete

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Chestnut Bolete
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chestnut Bolete

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chestnut Bolete

The Chestnut Bolete (Gyroporus castaneus) is a species in the genus Gyroporus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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