California vole vs Caucasian Alder

Microtus californicus compared with Alnus subcordata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Caucasian Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (plantas)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Roedores) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Cricetidae Betulaceae
Genus Microtus Alnus
Species Microtus californicus Alnus subcordata

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Caucasian Alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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