Alpine Pine Vole vs Socorro Dove

Microtus multiplex compared with Zenaida graysoni

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Socorro Dove is Extinct in the Wild.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Socorro Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cricetidae	Columbidae
Genus	Microtus	Zenaida
Species	Microtus multiplex	Zenaida graysoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Socorro Dove

EW — Extinct in the Wild

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Socorro Dove
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Socorro Dove

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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.