Cabrera's vole

Microtus cabrerae

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Cabrera's vole is a species of vole native to Spain and Portugal. It is named for Ángel Cabrera, a mammalogist then working at the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid. It is the only living member of the subgenus Iberomys, although two fossil species are also known, including M. brecciensis, the likely direct ancestor of the living species.

Fun Fact

Cabrera's vole is one of the largest voles in the genus Microtus, with a body length of 10 to 14 cm (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in scattered areas of Spain and Portugal, notably on the southern and western slopes of the mountainous regions of those countries, from the Pyrenees to southern Portugal.

Diet

To be updated

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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