Balkan Pine Vole vs
Microtus felteni compared with Usnea cornuta
Key Differences
- Balkan Pine Vole is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Pine Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hewan) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamalia) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Rodentia (hewan pengerat) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus | Microtus | Usnea |
| Species | Microtus felteni | Usnea cornuta |
Conservation Status
Balkan Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Pine Vole | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Balkan Pine Vole
The Balkan Pine Vole (Microtus felteni) 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.
Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.
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