Alpine Pine Vole vs Bridge Orbweaver

Microtus multiplex compared with Larinioides sclopetarius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Bridge Orbweaver
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Araneae (Araneae)
Family Cricetidae Araneidae
Genus Microtus Larinioides
Species Microtus multiplex Larinioides sclopetarius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Bridge Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Bridge Orbweaver
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bridge Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, 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.

Bridge Orbweaver

The Bridge Orbweaver (Larinioides sclopetarius) is a species in the genus Larinioides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

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