Microtus afghanus
Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
The Afghan vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in south-central Asia.
Fun Fact
The foot is 16 millimetres (5⁄8 in) long and usually has six sole pads though there are occasionally five.
Habitat
Distributed in semi-desert, steppes and mountainous areas of southern Turkmenistan, southern Uzbekistan, northeastern Iran, Tajikistan and central Afghanistan, where it has been recorded at up to 3,400 metres (11,150 ft).
Diet
Eats the green parts of plants but also feeds on seeds, fruits, flowers and roots.
Lifespan
To be updated