Alpine Rock-Cress vs tundra vole
Arabis alpina compared with Microtus oeconomus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Rock-Cress | tundra vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Brassicales (Brassicales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Brassicaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Arabis | Microtus |
| Species | Arabis alpina | Microtus oeconomus |
Conservation Status
Alpine Rock-Cress
LC — Least Concerntundra vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Rock-Cress | tundra vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Rock-Cress
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
tundra vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Norway and Russia.
Alpine Rock-Cress
The Alpine Rock-Cress (Arabis alpina) is a species in the genus Arabis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).
tundra vole
No description available.
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