Caucasus Pine Vole vs Crowded Brittlegill

Microtus daghestanicus compared with Russula densifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasus Pine Vole Crowded Brittlegill
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Russulales (Russulales)
Family Cricetidae Russulaceae
Genus Microtus Russula
Species Microtus daghestanicus Russula densifolia

Conservation Status

Caucasus Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Crowded Brittlegill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasus Pine Vole Crowded Brittlegill
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crowded Brittlegill

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Caucasus Pine Vole

The Caucasus Pine Vole (Microtus daghestanicus) 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.

Crowded Brittlegill

No description available.

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