Cabrera s Vole vs Common Goldeneye

Microtus cabrerae compared with Bucephala clangula

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Common Goldeneye is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Common Goldeneye
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Aves (Birds)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Cricetidae Anatidae
Genus Microtus Bucephala
Species Microtus cabrerae Bucephala clangula

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and Common Goldeneye share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Common Goldeneye

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Common Goldeneye
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Common Goldeneye

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Common Goldeneye

Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

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