Alpine Pine Vole vs Noctule

Microtus multiplex compared with Nyctalus noctula

Key Differences

• Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while Noctule is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Pine Vole	Noctule
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Chiroptera (Kelelawar)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Microtus	Nyctalus
Species	Microtus multiplex	Nyctalus noctula

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and Noctule share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Pine Vole	Noctule
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Alpine Pine Vole

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.

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.