Alpine Pine Vole vs meadow brown
Microtus multiplex compared with Maniola jurtina
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | meadow brown |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Microtus | Maniola |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Maniola jurtina |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and meadow brown share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least Concernmeadow brown
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | meadow brown |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
meadow brown
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (40 countries).
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.
meadow brown
meadow brown (Maniola jurtina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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