Montane Vole

Microtus montanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

The montane vole is a species of vole native to the western United States and Canada.

Fun Fact

At least some of these glands produce unique fatty acid esters, that may function in species recognition.

Habitat

Found in drier climates than other species of vole, and in areas more dominated by grassland than by shrubs.

Diet

Eat small numbers of insects and other arthropods.

Lifespan

To be updated