California vole vs Eurasian water shrew

Microtus californicus compared with Neomys fodiens

Key Differences

  • California vole is Least Concern while Eurasian water shrew is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Eurasian water shrew

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Eurasian water shrew
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Eurasian water shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Eurasian water shrew

Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

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