Altiplano-Chinchillamaus vs Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Microtus multiplex

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Altiplano-Chinchillamaus Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same Rodentia (Nagetiere) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Chinchillula Microtus
Species Chinchillula sahamae Microtus multiplex

Evolutionary Relationship

Altiplano-Chinchillamaus and Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Altiplano-Chinchillamaus

LC — Least Concern

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Altiplano-Chinchillamaus Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Altiplano-Chinchillamaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Altiplano-Chinchillamaus

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) 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.

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