Grey Red-backed Vole

Craseomys rufocanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The grey red-backed vole or the grey-sided vole is a species of vole. An adult grey red-backed vole weighs 20-50 grams. This species ranges across northern Eurasia, including northern China, the northern Korean Peninsula, and the islands of Sakhalin and Hokkaidō. It is larger and longer-legged than the northern red-backed vole, which covers a similar range and it is also sympatric with the Norwegian lemming.

Fun Fact

An adult grey red-backed vole weighs 20-50 grams.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in clear cut areas of forests, rough grassland, subarctic shrubby heathland and dry peat bogs.

Diet

Feeds on grasses and small herbs, the leaves and shoots of sub-shrubs and berries.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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