Dodder Astragalus vs Günther's vole

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Microtus guentheri

Key Differences

  • Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while Günther's vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Dodder Astragalus Günther's 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 Microtus
Species Astragalus cuscutae Microtus guentheri

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Dodder Astragalus Günther's 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.

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dodder Astragalus

No description available.

Günther's vole

No description available.

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