Angelin vs European water vole
Andira inermis compared with Arvicola amphibius
Key Differences
- Angelin is Least Concern while European water vole is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | European water vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (tumbuhan) | Animalia (hewan) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (mamalia) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Rodentia (hewan pengerat) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Andira | Arvicola |
| Species | Andira inermis | Arvicola amphibius |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernEuropean water vole
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | European water vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
European water vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
European water vole
No description available.
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