Cabrera s Vole vs Formosan Cypress

Microtus cabrerae compared with Chamaecyparis formosensis

Key Differences

• Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Formosan Cypress is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cabrera s Vole	Formosan Cypress
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Cupressaceae
Genus	Microtus	Chamaecyparis
Species	Microtus cabrerae	Chamaecyparis formosensis

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Formosan Cypress

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cabrera s Vole	Formosan Cypress
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Formosan Cypress

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.