Alpine Pine Vole vs Smooth Shadow Lichen
Microtus multiplex compared with Phaeophyscia ciliata
Key Differences
- Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Smooth Shadow Lichen is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Smooth Shadow Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Caliciales (Caliciales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Physciaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Phaeophyscia |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Phaeophyscia ciliata |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Shadow Lichen
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Smooth Shadow Lichen |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Smooth Shadow Lichen
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, 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.
Smooth Shadow Lichen
No description available.
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