Cabrera s Vole vs scarce copper

Microtus cabrerae compared with Lycaena virgaureae

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while scarce copper is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole scarce copper
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Lycaenidae
Genus Microtus Lycaena
Species Microtus cabrerae Lycaena virgaureae

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and scarce copper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

scarce copper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole scarce copper
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

scarce copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (38 countries).

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.

scarce copper

scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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