Campagnol De Fatio vs Desert Pocket Gopher

Microtus multiplex compared with Geomys arenarius

Key Differences

  • Campagnol De Fatio is Least Concern while Desert Pocket Gopher is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Campagnol De Fatio Desert Pocket Gopher
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Geomyidae
Genus Microtus Geomys
Species Microtus multiplex Geomys arenarius

Evolutionary Relationship

Campagnol De Fatio and Desert Pocket Gopher share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Campagnol De Fatio

LC — Least Concern

Desert Pocket Gopher

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Campagnol De Fatio Desert Pocket Gopher
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Campagnol De Fatio

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Desert Pocket Gopher

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Campagnol De Fatio

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) 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.

Desert Pocket Gopher

No description available.

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