Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Pygmy Pine

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Lepidothamnus laxifolius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Pygmy Pine
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Podocarpaceae
Genus	Microtus	Lepidothamnus
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Lepidothamnus laxifolius

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pygmy Pine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Pygmy Pine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pygmy Pine

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.