Alpine Pine Vole vs Arctic barrel-bubble
Microtus multiplex compared with Retusa obtusa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Arctic barrel-bubble |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Gastropoda (Gastropoda) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Cephalaspidea (Cephalaspidea) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Retusidae |
| Genus | Microtus | Retusa |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Retusa obtusa |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Arctic barrel-bubble share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernArctic barrel-bubble
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Arctic barrel-bubble |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Arctic barrel-bubble
Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Arctic barrel-bubble
The Arctic barrel-bubble (Retusa obtusa) is a species in the genus Retusa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.
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