Alder vs Taiwan Vole
Alnus glutinosa compared with Microtus kikuchii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Taiwan 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 kikuchii |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernTaiwan Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Taiwan 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).
Taiwan Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Taiwan Vole
No description available.
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