Cabrera s Vole vs Field Foxtail
Microtus cabrerae compared with Alopecurus pratensis
Key Differences
- Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Field Foxtail is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cabrera s Vole | Field Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Microtus | Alopecurus |
| Species | Microtus cabrerae | Alopecurus pratensis |
Conservation Status
Cabrera s Vole
NT — Near ThreatenedField Foxtail
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cabrera s Vole | Field Foxtail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cabrera s Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Field Foxtail
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile, Colombia).
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.
Field Foxtail
No description available.
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