California vole vs Clarke s Vole

Microtus californicus compared with Microtus clarkei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Clarke s Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus same Microtus Microtus
Species Microtus californicus Microtus clarkei

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Clarke s Vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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