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 Concern

American marten

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole American marten
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

American marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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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