Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus vs Arctic Hare

Microtus multiplex compared with Lepus arcticus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Arctic Hare
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Rodentia (Nagetiere) Lagomorpha (Hasenartige)
Family Cricetidae Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)
Genus Microtus Lepus
Species Microtus multiplex Lepus arcticus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus and Arctic Hare share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

LC — Least Concern

Arctic Hare

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Arctic Hare
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Arctic Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Arctic Hare

The Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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