California vole vs Variable Akodont

Microtus californicus compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Microtus	Akodon
Species	Microtus californicus	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.