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field vole

Microtus agrestis

Near Threatened

About

field vole (Microtus agrestis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Rodentia (hewan pengerat)

Species

Microtus agrestis (field vole)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Topillo Agreste

French campagnol agreste

German Erdmaus

Similar Species in Microtus

Caucasus Pine Vole

Microtus daghestanicus

Critically Endangered

Evoron Vole

Microtus evoronensis

Data Deficient

Liechtenstein s Pine Vole

Microtus liechtensteini

Least Concern

California vole

Microtus californicus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of field vole?

The scientific name of field vole is Microtus agrestis. It belongs to the genus Microtus.

What is the conservation status of field vole?

field vole (Microtus agrestis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does field vole live?

field vole is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does field vole belong to?

field vole (Microtus agrestis) belongs to the genus Microtus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.

What kingdom does field vole belong to?

field vole (Microtus agrestis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of field vole?

The closest relatives of field vole in the genus Microtus include California vole, Caucasus Pine Vole, Balkan Pine Vole, Alpine Pine Vole, East European Vole.