American water shrew vs California vole

Sorex palustris compared with Microtus californicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American water shrew California vole
Kingdom same Animalia (hewan) Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mamalia) Mammalia (mamalia)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family Soricidae Cricetidae
Genus Sorex Microtus
Species Sorex palustris Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

American water shrew and California vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

American water shrew

LC — Least Concern

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American water shrew California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American water shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American water shrew

The American water shrew (Sorex palustris) is a species in the genus Sorex. 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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