Alder vs European water vole
Alnus glutinosa compared with Arvicola amphibius
Key Differences
- Alder is Least Concern while European water vole is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | European water 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 | Arvicola |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Arvicola amphibius |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernEuropean water vole
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | European water vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
European water vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) 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.
European water vole
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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