Alpine Pine Vole vs Beech Milkcap
Microtus multiplex compared with Lactarius blennius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Beech Milkcap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Lactarius |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Lactarius blennius |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBeech Milkcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Beech Milkcap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Beech Milkcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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 Milkcap
The Beech Milkcap (Lactarius blennius) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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