Alder vs Gray Red-backed Vole
Alnus glutinosa compared with Myodes rufocanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Gray Red-backed 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 | Myodes |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Myodes rufocanus |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernGray Red-backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Gray Red-backed 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).
Gray Red-backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Norway.
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.
Gray Red-backed Vole
No description available.
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