Alpine Pine Vole vs Angular water-starwort
Microtus multiplex compared with Callitriche cribrosa
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Angular water-starwort is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Angular water-starwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lamiales (Lamiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Callitriche |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Callitriche cribrosa |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernAngular water-starwort
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Angular water-starwort |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Angular water-starwort
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Angular water-starwort
The Angular water-starwort (Callitriche cribrosa) is a species in the genus Callitriche. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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