vs Mediterranean Pine Vole
Leproplaca cirrochroa compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus
Key Differences
- is Near Threatened while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Mediterranean Pine Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Teloschistales (Teloschistales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Teloschistaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Leproplaca | Microtus |
| Species | Leproplaca cirrochroa | Microtus duodecimcostatus |
Conservation Status
Mediterranean Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Mediterranean Pine Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Mediterranean Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Leproplaca cirrochroa is a crustose lichen in the family Teloschistaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It grows on nutrient-enriched rock surfaces and tree bark, often in coastal or sheltered habitats. Like other members of the genus, it produces bright orange-yellow thalli from anthraquinone pigments.
Mediterranean Pine Vole
No description available.
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