Alpine Pine Vole vs Cat Thorn

Microtus multiplex compared with Senegalia caffra

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Cat Thorn
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Cricetidae Fabaceae
Genus Microtus Senegalia
Species Microtus multiplex Senegalia caffra

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Cat Thorn

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Cat Thorn
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cat Thorn

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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.

Cat Thorn

The Cat Thorn (Senegalia caffra) is a species in the genus Senegalia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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