California vole vs Marley’s Golden Mole

Microtus californicus compared with Amblysomus marleyi

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Marley’s Golden Mole is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Marley’s Golden Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)
Family	Cricetidae	Chrysochloridae
Genus	Microtus	Amblysomus
Species	Microtus californicus	Amblysomus marleyi

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Marley’s Golden Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Marley’s Golden Mole

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Marley’s Golden Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marley’s Golden Mole

Habitat

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.