Alpine Pine Vole vs Candelabra Duster
Microtus multiplex compared with Athelia arachnoidea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Atheliales (Atheliales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Atheliaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Athelia |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Athelia arachnoidea |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernCandelabra Duster
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Candelabra Duster
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, 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.
Candelabra Duster
The Candelabra Duster (Athelia arachnoidea) is a species in the genus Athelia. 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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