Clarke s Vole vs

Microtus clarkei compared with Sphingomonas trueperi

Key Differences

  • Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Clarke s Vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family Cricetidae Sphingomonadaceae
Genus Microtus Sphingomonas
Species Microtus clarkei Sphingomonas trueperi

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.

Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.

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