Dodder Astragalus vs European Snow Vole

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Chionomys nivalis

Key Differences

• Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while European Snow Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dodder Astragalus	European Snow Vole
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Fabaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Astragalus	Chionomys
Species	Astragalus cuscutae	Chionomys nivalis

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

European Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dodder Astragalus	European Snow Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dodder Astragalus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

European Snow Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.