Alpine Pine Vole vs Springtail

Microtus multiplex compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Microtus	Entomobrya
Species	Microtus multiplex	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (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.