Alpine Pine Vole vs American marten
Microtus multiplex compared with Martes americana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | American marten |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Microtus | Martes |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Martes americana |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and American marten share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernAmerican marten
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | American marten |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
American marten
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 marten
The American marten (Martes americana) is a species in the genus Martes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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