Alpine Pine Vole vs Yellowhead

Microtus multiplex compared with Mohoua ochrocephala

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Yellowhead is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Yellowhead
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Acanthizidae
Genus	Microtus	Mohoua
Species	Microtus multiplex	Mohoua ochrocephala

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Yellowhead

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellowhead

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.