Ricin vs campagnol des champs
Ricinus communis compared with Microtus arvalis
Key Differences
- Ricin is Not Evaluated while campagnol des champs is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ricin | campagnol des champs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plante) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (mammifères) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Ricinus | Microtus |
| Species | Ricinus communis | Microtus arvalis |
Conservation Status
Ricin
NE — Not Evaluatedcampagnol des champs
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ricin | campagnol des champs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ricin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).
campagnol des champs
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Ricin
The Castor (Ricinus communis) is a species in the genus Ricinus. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and hi
campagnol des champs
common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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