Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae) vs

Microtus pennsylvanicus compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

  • Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae) is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae)
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Cricetidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Microtus Usnea
Species Microtus pennsylvanicus Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae)

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae)
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae)

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae)

The Admiralty Island Meadow Vole (Admiraltiae) (Microtus pennsylvanicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, found across United States.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

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