Nutria Norteamericana vs Clarke s Vole

Lontra canadensis compared with Microtus clarkei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Nutria Norteamericana Clarke s Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Mammalia (mamíferos) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order Carnivora (carnívoros) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Cricetidae
Genus Lontra Microtus
Species Lontra canadensis Microtus clarkei

Evolutionary Relationship

Nutria Norteamericana and Clarke s Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Nutria Norteamericana

LC — Least Concern

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Nutria Norteamericana Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nutria Norteamericana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nutria Norteamericana

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.

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