Alpine Pine Vole vs Kauai Elepaio

Microtus multiplex compared with Chasiempis sclateri

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Kauai Elepaio is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Kauai Elepaio
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Monarchidae
Genus	Microtus	Chasiempis
Species	Microtus multiplex	Chasiempis sclateri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Kauai Elepaio

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Kauai Elepaio
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Kauai Elepaio

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.