Alpine Pine Vole vs Brown Roll Rim
Microtus multiplex compared with Paxillus involutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Paxillaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Paxillus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Paxillus involutus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBrown Roll Rim
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brown Roll Rim
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
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.
Brown Roll Rim
The Brown Roll Rim (Paxillus involutus) is a species in the genus Paxillus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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