Alpine Pine Vole vs American black bear
Microtus multiplex compared with Ursus americanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | American black bear |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Ursidae (Bears) |
| Genus | Microtus | Ursus (Bears) |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Ursus americanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and American black bear share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernAmerican black bear
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | American black bear |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American black bear
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Alpine Pine Vole
The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American black bear
The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a species in the genus Ursus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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