Cabrera s Vole vs Least Moonwort

Microtus cabrerae compared with Botrychium simplex

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Least Moonwort is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Least Moonwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Tracheophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ophioglossales (Ophioglossales)
Family Cricetidae Ophioglossaceae
Genus Microtus Botrychium
Species Microtus cabrerae Botrychium simplex

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Least Moonwort

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Least Moonwort
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Least Moonwort

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). 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.

Least Moonwort

No description available.

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