Alpine Pine Vole vs Black-eared flying fox
Microtus multiplex compared with Pteropus melanotus
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Black-eared flying fox is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Black-eared flying fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Chiroptera (Bats) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats) |
| Genus | Microtus | Pteropus (Flying Foxes) |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Pteropus melanotus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Black-eared flying fox share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBlack-eared flying fox
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Black-eared flying fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black-eared flying fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Black-eared flying fox
The Black-eared flying fox (Pteropus melanotus) is a species in the genus Pteropus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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