Alpine Pine Vole vs Beech Barkspot

Microtus multiplex compared with Diatrype disciformis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Beech Barkspot
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Xylariales (Xylariales)
Family Cricetidae Diatrypaceae
Genus Microtus Diatrype
Species Microtus multiplex Diatrype disciformis

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Beech Barkspot

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Beech Barkspot
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beech Barkspot

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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.

Beech Barkspot

The Beech Barkspot (Diatrype disciformis) is a species in the genus Diatrype. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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