Alpine Pine Vole vs Lodgepole Pine
Microtus multiplex compared with Pinus contorta
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Lodgepole Pine is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Lodgepole Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Coniferophyta (Conifers) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Pinopsida (Conifers) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Pinales (Pines & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pinaceae (Pine Family) |
| Genus | Microtus | Pinus (Pines) |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Pinus contorta |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernLodgepole Pine
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Lodgepole Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Lodgepole Pine
Habitat
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Range
Widely distributed across Europe (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, 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.
Lodgepole Pine
No description available.
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