Caucasus Pine Vole vs False Death-Cap

Microtus daghestanicus compared with Amanita citrina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasus Pine Vole False Death-Cap
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Cricetidae Agaricaceae (Agarics)
Genus Microtus Amanita (Amanitas)
Species Microtus daghestanicus Amanita citrina

Conservation Status

Caucasus Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

False Death-Cap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasus Pine Vole False Death-Cap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Death-Cap

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.

False Death-Cap

No description available.

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