Alpine Pine Vole vs Bosnian Blue

Microtus multiplex compared with Agriades dardanus

Key Differences

  • Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Bosnian Blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Bosnian Blue
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Cricetidae Lycaenidae
Genus Microtus Agriades
Species Microtus multiplex Agriades dardanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Bosnian Blue share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Bosnian Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Bosnian Blue
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bosnian Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Bosnian Blue

The Bosnian Blue (Agriades dardanus) is a species in the genus Agriades. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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