Alpine Pine Vole vs
Microtus multiplex compared with Sphingobium limneticum
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) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Sphingobium |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Sphingobium limneticum |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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.
Sphingobium limneticum is a Gram-negative aerobic rod first isolated from lake water environments, as its species name implies. It inhabits freshwater lakes and ponds across temperate regions. This chemoheterotroph decomposes dissolved organic matter in lacustrine environments and may degrade aromatic compounds.
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