Kashmir Mountain Vole vs Smooth Map Lichen

Alticola montosa compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Kashmir Mountain Vole Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Cricetidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Alticola Rhizocarpon
Species Alticola montosa Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Kashmir Mountain Vole

VU — Vulnerable

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Kashmir Mountain Vole Smooth Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kashmir Mountain Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Kashmir Mountain Vole

No description available.

Smooth Map Lichen

No description available.

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