California vole vs Clark's Grebe

Microtus californicus compared with Aechmophorus clarkii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Clark's Grebe
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Aves (Birds)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
Family Cricetidae Podicipedidae
Genus Microtus Aechmophorus
Species Microtus californicus Aechmophorus clarkii

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Clark's Grebe share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Clark's Grebe

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Clark's Grebe
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Clark's Grebe

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Clark's Grebe

The Clark's Grebe (Aechmophorus clarkii) is a species in the genus Aechmophorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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