Caucasus Pine Vole vs Dwarf Shield

Microtus daghestanicus compared with Pluteus nanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasus Pine Vole Dwarf Shield
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Pluteaceae
Genus Microtus Pluteus
Species Microtus daghestanicus Pluteus nanus

Conservation Status

Caucasus Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasus Pine Vole Dwarf Shield
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dwarf Shield

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.

Dwarf Shield

No description available.

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