California vole vs Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Microtus californicus compared with Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
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	Microtus	Nesoryzomys
Species	Microtus californicus	Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Fernandina Nesoryzomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.