Alpine Pine Vole vs Melanesian Megapode

Microtus multiplex compared with Megapodius eremita

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Melanesian Megapode
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Megapodiidae
Genus	Microtus	Megapodius
Species	Microtus multiplex	Megapodius eremita

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Melanesian Megapode

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Melanesian Megapode
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Melanesian Megapode

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.