Mexican vole
Microtus mexicanus
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="mexican-vole"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Rodentia
(Nagetiere)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Microtus
Species
Microtus mexicanus
(Mexican vole)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Meteoro mexicano
Similar Species in Microtus
Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus multiplex
Least Concern
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Balkan-Kurzohrmaus
Microtus thomasi
Least Concern
Bayerische Kurzohrmaus
Microtus bavaricus
Critically Endangered
Cabreramaus
Microtus cabrerae
Near Threatened
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Erdmaus
Microtus agrestis
Near Threatened
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Feldmaus
Microtus arvalis
Near Threatened
Felten-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus felteni
Least Concern
Iberien-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus lusitanicus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mexican vole?
The scientific name of Mexican vole is Microtus mexicanus. It belongs to the genus Microtus.
What is the conservation status of Mexican vole?
Mexican vole (Microtus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mexican vole belong to?
Mexican vole (Microtus mexicanus) belongs to the genus Microtus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Mexican vole endangered?
No, Mexican vole (Microtus mexicanus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican vole belong to?
Mexican vole (Microtus mexicanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican vole?
The closest relatives of Mexican vole in the genus Microtus include Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus, Balkan-Kurzohrmaus, Bayerische Kurzohrmaus, Cabreramaus, Erdmaus.
Genus Microtus — 20 Species
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Alpen-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus multiplex
Balkan-Kurzohrmaus
Microtus thomasi
Bayerische Kurzohrmaus
Microtus bavaricus
Cabreramaus
Microtus cabrerae
Erdmaus
Microtus agrestis
Feldmaus
Microtus arvalis
Felten-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus felteni
Iberien-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus lusitanicus
Italienische Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus savii
Kurzohrmaus, Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus subterraneus
Levante-Wühlmaus
Microtus guentheri
Mittelmeer-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus duodecimcostatus
Nordische Wühlmaus
Microtus oeconomus
Östliche Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus majori
Tatra-Kleinwühlmaus
Microtus tatricus
Clarke s Vole
Microtus clarkei
Paradox Vole
Microtus paradoxus
Pyreneean Pine Vole
Microtus gerbei
Reed Vole
Microtus fortis
Mongolian Vole
Microtus mongolicus
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