California vole vs Mégalure matata

Microtus californicus compared with Megalurus punctatus

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Mégalure matata is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Mégalure matata
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (mammifères)	Aves (oiseau)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family	Cricetidae	Locustellidae
Genus	Microtus	Megalurus
Species	Microtus californicus	Megalurus punctatus

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Mégalure matata share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Mégalure matata

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Mégalure matata
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mégalure matata

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.