Alpine Pine Vole vs Brownish Beaked-Rush
Microtus multiplex compared with Rhynchospora capitellata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Brownish Beaked-Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Rhynchospora |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Rhynchospora capitellata |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernBrownish Beaked-Rush
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Brownish Beaked-Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Brownish Beaked-Rush
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Canada and 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.
Brownish Beaked-Rush
The Brownish Beaked-rush (Rhynchospora capitellata) is a species in the genus Rhynchospora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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