Alpine Pine Vole vs Variable flatsedge
Microtus multiplex compared with Cyperus difformis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hewan) | Plantae (tumbuhan) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamalia) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (hewan pengerat) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Cyperus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Cyperus difformis |
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernVariable flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Variable flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Variable flatsedge
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 6 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (6 countries).
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.
Variable flatsedge
No description available.
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