Caucasus Pine Vole vs False Saffron Milkcap

Microtus daghestanicus compared with Lactarius deterrimus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasus Pine Vole False Saffron Milkcap
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 Lactarius
Species Microtus daghestanicus Lactarius deterrimus

Conservation Status

Caucasus Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

False Saffron Milkcap

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasus Pine Vole False Saffron Milkcap
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

False Saffron Milkcap

Habitat

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

Range

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

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 Saffron Milkcap

No description available.

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