Cabrera s Vole vs

Microtus cabrerae compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Cricetidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Microtus Rhizocarpon
Species Microtus cabrerae Rhizocarpon oederi

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Rhizocarpon oederi is a crustose lichen historically recorded on siliceous rocks across parts of Europe and North America. It is now classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List, representing one of the few lichen species confirmed to have been lost. Its disappearance is attributed to habitat destruction, air pollution, and the very specific microhabitat requirements that made it vulnerable.

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