Alpine Pine Vole vs Broad-footed Mole
Microtus multiplex compared with Scapanus latimanus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Talpidae |
| Genus | Microtus | Scapanus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Scapanus latimanus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Broad-footed Mole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBroad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-footed Mole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-footed Mole
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.
Broad-footed Mole
The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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