Alpine Pine Vole vs Broad-Leaved Cattail
Microtus multiplex compared with Typha latifolia
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Broad-Leaved Cattail is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-Leaved Cattail |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Typhaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Typha |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Typha latifolia |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBroad-Leaved Cattail
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Broad-Leaved Cattail |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-Leaved Cattail
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Senegal), Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).
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-Leaved Cattail
The Broad-Leaved Cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species in the genus Typha. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. It has been recorded Widely distributed across Africa (Senegal), Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countri.
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