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common vole

Microtus arvalis

Near Threatened

About

O rato-do-campo-comum (Microtus arvalis) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Species

Microtus arvalis (common vole)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Topillo Campesino

French campagnol des champs

German Feldmaus

Russian Obyknovennaja Poljovka

Similar Species in Microtus

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Microtus duodecimcostatus

Liechtenstein s Pine Vole

Microtus liechtensteini

Least Concern

Caucasus Pine Vole

Microtus daghestanicus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common vole?

The scientific name of common vole is Microtus arvalis. It belongs to the genus Microtus.

What is the conservation status of common vole?

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does common vole live?

common vole is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does common vole belong to?

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

What kingdom does common vole belong to?

common vole (Microtus arvalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of common vole?

The closest relatives of common vole in the genus Microtus include Rato de Cabrera, Caucasus Pine Vole, Evoron Vole, Liechtenstein s Pine Vole, Major s Pine Vole.