Cabrera s Vole vs chinkapin

Microtus cabrerae compared with Castanea pumila

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while chinkapin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole chinkapin
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Cricetidae Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus Microtus Castanea
Species Microtus cabrerae Castanea pumila

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

chinkapin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole chinkapin
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

chinkapin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

chinkapin

The Chinkapin (Castanea pumila) is a species in the genus Castanea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

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