Mexican vole vs Redspored Dapperling

Microtus mexicanus compared with Melanophyllum haematospermum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Mexican vole Redspored Dapperling
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Microtus Melanophyllum
Species Microtus mexicanus Melanophyllum haematospermum

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Redspored Dapperling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Mexican vole Redspored Dapperling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Redspored Dapperling

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Mexican vole

No description available.

Redspored Dapperling

No description available.

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