Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus vs Cactus Deermouse

Microtus multiplex compared with Peromyscus eremicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Cactus Deermouse
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 Peromyscus
Species Microtus multiplex Peromyscus eremicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

LC — Least Concern

Cactus Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus Cactus Deermouse
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cactus Deermouse

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.

Cactus Deermouse

The Cactus Deermouse (Peromyscus eremicus) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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