California vole vs Polychrome Dot Lichen
Microtus californicus compared with Bacidia polychroa
Key Differences
- California vole is Least Concern while Polychrome Dot Lichen is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California vole | Polychrome Dot Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Ramalinaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Bacidia |
| Species | Microtus californicus | Bacidia polychroa |
Conservation Status
California vole
LC — Least ConcernPolychrome Dot Lichen
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California vole | Polychrome Dot Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Polychrome Dot Lichen
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Polychrome Dot Lichen
No description available.
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