Alder vs Reed Vole
Alnus glutinosa 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 glutinosa | Microtus fortis |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernReed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Reed 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).
Reed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Reed Vole
No description available.
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