Alpine Pine Vole vs Caucasian Alder

Microtus multiplex compared with Alnus subcordata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Caucasian Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Cricetidae Betulaceae
Genus Microtus Alnus
Species Microtus multiplex Alnus subcordata

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Caucasian Alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Caucasian Alder

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.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. 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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