Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus vs Andenmaus

Microtus multiplex compared with Andinomys edax

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Andenmaus
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 Microtus Andinomys
Species Microtus multiplex Andinomys edax

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

LC — Least Concern

Andenmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Andenmaus
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andenmaus

Habitat

Typically found in 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.

Andenmaus

The Andean Mouse (Andinomys edax) is a species in the genus Andinomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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