Alpine Pine Vole vs

Microtus multiplex compared with Sphingobacterium composti

Key Differences

  • Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family Cricetidae Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus Microtus Sphingobacterium
Species Microtus multiplex Sphingobacterium composti

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobacterium composti is a Gram-negative bacterium first isolated from compost material, as its species name implies. It inhabits decomposing organic matter in compost heaps and organic-rich soils. This aerobic chemoheterotroph actively participates in composting processes, degrading complex organic compounds including cellulose and proteins.

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