Alpine Pine Vole vs êider

Microtus multiplex compared with Somateria mollissima

Key Differences

  • Alpine Pine Vole is Least Concern while êider is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Alpine Pine Vole êider
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Aves (ave)
Order Rodentia (Roedores) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Cricetidae Anatidae
Genus Microtus Somateria
Species Microtus multiplex Somateria mollissima

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Pine Vole and êider share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Alpine Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

êider

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Alpine Pine Vole êider
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

êider

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

êider

O êider-comum (Somateria mollissima) está classificado como Quase Ameaçado (NT) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Próximo de se qualificar como ameaçado, com populações que podem se tornar vulneráveis sem ações de conservação.

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