Alpine Pine Vole vs Shield Dapperling

Microtus multiplex compared with Lepiota clypeolaria

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole Shield Dapperling
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Microtus Lepiota
Species Microtus multiplex Lepiota clypeolaria

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Shield Dapperling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole Shield Dapperling
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shield Dapperling

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Shield Dapperling

No description available.

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