Clarke s Vole vs Fynbos-Goldmull

Microtus clarkei compared with Amblysomus corriae

Key Differences

  • Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Fynbos-Goldmull is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Clarke s Vole Fynbos-Goldmull
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige)
Family Cricetidae Chrysochloridae
Genus Microtus Amblysomus
Species Microtus clarkei Amblysomus corriae

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Fynbos-Goldmull share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Fynbos-Goldmull

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Clarke s Vole Fynbos-Goldmull
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fynbos-Goldmull

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fynbos-Goldmull

No description available.

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