Alpine Pine Vole vs Garden sorrel
Microtus multiplex compared with Rumex acetosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Garden sorrel |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Rumex |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Rumex acetosa |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernGarden sorrel
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Garden sorrel |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Garden sorrel
Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
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.
Garden sorrel
No description available.
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