California vole vs Reed Vole

Microtus californicus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Reed Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (动物界) Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索动物门) Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same Mammalia (哺乳動物) Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order same Rodentia (啮齿目) Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus same Microtus Microtus
Species Microtus californicus Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Reed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

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.

Reed Vole

No description available.

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