vs Mexican vole
Hypholoma ericaeum compared with Microtus mexicanus
Key Differences
- is Endangered while Mexican vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Mexican vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Strophariaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Hypholoma | Microtus |
| Species | Hypholoma ericaeum | Microtus mexicanus |
Conservation Status
Mexican vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Mexican vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 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.
Mexican vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Mexican vole
No description available.
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