Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus vs Gemeine Nachtkerze
Microtus multiplex compared with Oenothera biennis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Nagetiere) | Myrtales (Myrtenartige) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Oenothera |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Oenothera biennis |
Conservation Status
Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
LC — Least ConcernGemeine Nachtkerze
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus | Gemeine Nachtkerze |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Gemeine Nachtkerze
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (13 countries), Europe (35 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
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.
Gemeine Nachtkerze
The Candlestick (Oenothera biennis) is a species in the genus Oenothera. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic re
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