Alder vs Reed Vole

Alnus acuminata compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alder Reed Vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Betulaceae Cricetidae
Genus Alnus Microtus
Species Alnus acuminata Microtus fortis

Conservation Status

Alder

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alder Reed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alder

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alder

The Alder (Alnus acuminata) 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.

Reed Vole

No description available.

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