Mexican vole vs Sickener

Microtus mexicanus compared with Russula emetica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Mexican vole Sickener
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Cricetidae Russulaceae
Genus Microtus Russula
Species Microtus mexicanus Russula emetica

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Sickener

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Mexican vole Sickener
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sickener

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Mexican vole

No description available.

Sickener

No description available.

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