Insular Vole

Microtus abbreviatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The insular vole or St. Matthew Island vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It occurs only on St. Matthew Island and the adjacent Hall Island, in Alaska. On these Bering Sea islands, insular voles live in damp lowland areas, on the lower slopes of mountains, and on rye grass-covered beaches. They are diurnal and eat plant matter. Birds and Arctic foxes prey on the voles.

Fun Fact

Matthew Island and the adjacent Hall Island, in Alaska.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in damp lowland areas, on the lower slopes of mountains, and on rye grass-covered beaches.

Diet

Eat plant matter.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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