Alpine Pine Vole vs Balsam Willow
Microtus multiplex compared with Salix pyrifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Balsam Willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Salix |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Salix pyrifolia |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBalsam Willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Balsam Willow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Balsam Willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, Norway, and 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.
Balsam Willow
The Balsam Willow (Salix pyrifolia) is a species in the genus Salix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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