Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Velvet Shield

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Pluteus umbrosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Velvet Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Microtus	Pluteus
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Pluteus umbrosus

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Velvet Shield

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Velvet Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Velvet Shield

Habitat

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

Range

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