California vole vs spreading threadwort

Microtus californicus compared with Cephaloziella divaricata

Key Differences

  • California vole is Least Concern while spreading threadwort is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole spreading threadwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Marchantiophyta (liverwort)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales)
Family Cricetidae Cephaloziellaceae
Genus Microtus Cephaloziella
Species Microtus californicus Cephaloziella divaricata

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

spreading threadwort

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole spreading threadwort
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

spreading threadwort

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered 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.

spreading threadwort

No description available.

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