Korean Red-backed Vole

Craseomys regulus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The royal vole, also called the Korean red-backed vole, is a species of vole endemic to the Korean Peninsula. It lives underground in a burrow, emerging at night to feed on grasses, seeds and other vegetation. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It lives underground in a burrow, emerging at night to feed on grasses, seeds and other vegetation.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range of habitats including mountain forests, bamboo woodland, scrub-covered hillsides, rocky slopes, rough grassland, cultivated land and river banks.

Diet

Feed on grasses, seeds and other vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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