California vole vs Sartwell's sedge
Microtus californicus compared with Carex sartwellii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California vole | Sartwell's sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Carex |
| Species | Microtus californicus | Carex sartwellii |
Conservation Status
California vole
LC — Least ConcernSartwell's sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California vole | Sartwell's sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Sartwell's sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found in Canada.
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.
Sartwell's sedge
No description available.
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