Alpine Pine Vole vs Black Firefly
Microtus multiplex compared with Lucidota atra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Black Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Lampyridae |
| Genus | Microtus | Lucidota |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Lucidota atra |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Black Firefly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBlack Firefly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Black Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black Firefly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Canada 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.
Black Firefly
The Black Firefly (Lucidota atra) is a species in the genus Lucidota. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
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