Alpine Pine Vole vs Pine Powdercap

Microtus multiplex compared with Cystoderma jasonis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Pine Powdercap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Tricholomataceae
Genus Microtus Cystoderma
Species Microtus multiplex Cystoderma jasonis

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pine Powdercap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Pine Powdercap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pine Powdercap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Pine Powdercap

No description available.

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