California vole vs large marsh rush
Microtus californicus compared with Juncus acutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California vole | large marsh rush |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Juncaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Juncus |
| Species | Microtus californicus | Juncus acutus |
Conservation Status
California vole
LC — Least Concernlarge marsh rush
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California vole | large marsh rush |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
large marsh rush
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and Portugal.
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.
large marsh rush
No description available.
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