Campagnol De Fatio vs Reticulated Python
Microtus multiplex compared with Python reticulatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Campagnol De Fatio | Reticulated Python |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (animal) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (mammifères) | Reptilia (Reptiles) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Squamata (Lizards & Snakes) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Pythonidae (Pythons) |
| Genus | Microtus | Python (Pythons) |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Python reticulatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Campagnol De Fatio and Reticulated Python share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Campagnol De Fatio
LC — Least ConcernReticulated Python
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Campagnol De Fatio | Reticulated Python |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 25 years |
| Average Length | — | 6.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 75.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Campagnol De Fatio
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Reticulated Python
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, and Thailand.
Campagnol De Fatio
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.
Reticulated Python
The reticulated python is the world's longest snake and one of the heaviest. They kill prey by constriction.
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