Kashmir Mountain Vole
Alticola montosa
Vulnerable
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Cricetidae
Genus
Alticola
Species
Alticola montosa
(Kashmir Mountain Vole)
Names in Other Languages
German
Kashmir-Gebirgswühlmaus
Similar Species in Alticola
Gobi Altai Mountain Vole
Alticola barakshin
Least Concern
Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
Alticola olchonensis
Endangered
Large-eared Mountain Vole
Alticola macrotis
Least Concern
Lemming Mountain Vole
Alticola lemminus
Least Concern
Mongolian Mountain Vole
Alticola semicanus
Least Concern
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Royle s Mountain Vole
Alticola roylei
Near Threatened
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Silver Mountain Vole
Alticola argentatus
Least Concern
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Stoliczka s Mountain Vole
Alticola stoliczkanus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Kashmir Mountain Vole?
The scientific name of Kashmir Mountain Vole is Alticola montosa. It belongs to the genus Alticola.
What is the conservation status of Kashmir Mountain Vole?
Kashmir Mountain Vole (Alticola montosa) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Kashmir Mountain Vole belong to?
Kashmir Mountain Vole (Alticola montosa) belongs to the genus Alticola, which is part of the taxonomic family Cricetidae.
Is Kashmir Mountain Vole endangered?
Yes, Kashmir Mountain Vole (Alticola montosa) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Kashmir Mountain Vole belong to?
Kashmir Mountain Vole (Alticola montosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Kashmir Mountain Vole?
The closest relatives of Kashmir Mountain Vole in the genus Alticola include Gobi Altai Mountain Vole, Lake Baikal Mountain Vole, Large-eared Mountain Vole, Lemming Mountain Vole, Mongolian Mountain Vole.
Genus Alticola — 12 Species
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DD
Gobi Altai Mountain Vole
Alticola barakshin
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VU
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Kashmir Mountain Vole
Alticola montosa
Lake Baikal Mountain Vole
Alticola olchonensis
Large-eared Mountain Vole
Alticola macrotis
Lemming Mountain Vole
Alticola lemminus
Mongolian Mountain Vole
Alticola semicanus
Royle s Mountain Vole
Alticola roylei
Silver Mountain Vole
Alticola argentatus
Stoliczka s Mountain Vole
Alticola stoliczkanus
Strelzow s Mountain Vole
Alticola strelzowi
Tuva Mountain Vole
Alticola tuvinicus
White-tailed Mountain Vole
Alticola albicaudus
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