Alpine Pine Vole vs Cape Weaver

Microtus multiplex compared with Ploceus capensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Cape Weaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Ploceidae
Genus	Microtus	Ploceus
Species	Microtus multiplex	Ploceus capensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Cape Weaver share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Cape Weaver

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Cape Weaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cape Weaver

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Cape Weaver

The Cape Weaver (Ploceus capensis) is a species in the genus Ploceus. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.