Alpine Pine Vole vs Brown smooth hound

Microtus multiplex compared with Mustelus henlei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Brown smooth hound
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family Cricetidae Triakidae
Genus Microtus Mustelus
Species Microtus multiplex Mustelus henlei

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Brown smooth hound share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Brown smooth hound

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Brown smooth hound
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Brown smooth hound

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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 smooth hound

The Brown Smooth Hound (Mustelus henlei) is a species in the genus Mustelus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

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