Red Tree Vole (Arborimus longicaudus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Red Tree Vole

Arborimus longicaudus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The red tree vole is a rodent of the Pacific Northwest, found in the US states of Oregon and California. They were formerly known as Phenacomys longicaudus and have also been called the red tree mouse.

Fun Fact

They were formerly known as Phenacomys longicaudus and have also been called the red tree mouse.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in coastal forests of Oregon and northern California.

Diet

Eat the needles of western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla), Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis), grand fir (Abies grandis), and Bishop pine (Pinus muricata).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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