Alpine Pine Vole vs Beach Pea
Microtus multiplex compared with Lathyrus japonicus
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Beach Pea is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Beach Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Lathyrus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Lathyrus japonicus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBeach Pea
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Beach Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Beach Pea
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.
Beach Pea
The Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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