Alpine Pine Vole vs Boreal American Aster
Microtus multiplex compared with Symphyotrichum boreale
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Boreal American Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Microtus | Symphyotrichum |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Symphyotrichum boreale |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBoreal American Aster
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Boreal American Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Boreal American Aster
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada, Norway, 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.
Boreal American Aster
The Boreal American Aster (Symphyotrichum boreale) is a species in the genus Symphyotrichum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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