Bailey's pocket mouse vs California vole
Chaetodipus baileyi compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bailey's pocket mouse | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Heteromyidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Chaetodipus | Microtus |
| Species | Chaetodipus baileyi | Microtus californicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bailey's pocket mouse and California vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)
Conservation Status
Bailey's pocket mouse
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bailey's pocket mouse | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bailey's pocket mouse
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bailey's pocket mouse
The Bailey's pocket mouse (Chaetodipus baileyi) is a species in the genus Chaetodipus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
The California vole (Microtus californicus) 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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