vs Narrow-headed Vole
Leproplaca cirrochroa compared with Microtus gregalis
Key Differences
- is Near Threatened while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Narrow-headed Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Teloschistales (Teloschistales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Teloschistaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Leproplaca | Microtus |
| Species | Leproplaca cirrochroa | Microtus gregalis |
Conservation Status
Narrow-headed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Narrow-headed Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Narrow-headed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Leproplaca cirrochroa is a crustose lichen in the family Teloschistaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It grows on nutrient-enriched rock surfaces and tree bark, often in coastal or sheltered habitats. Like other members of the genus, it produces bright orange-yellow thalli from anthraquinone pigments.
Narrow-headed Vole
No description available.
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