California vole vs Root rot
Microtus californicus compared with Phytophthora cinnamomi
Key Differences
- California vole is Least Concern while Root rot is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California vole | Root rot |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Oomycota (Oomycetes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Phytophthora |
| Species | Microtus californicus | Phytophthora cinnamomi |
Conservation Status
California vole
LC — Least ConcernRoot rot
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California vole | Root rot |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Root rot
Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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.
Root rot
No description available.
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