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