Portuguese Field Vole
Microtus rozianus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The short-tailed field vole, short-tailed vole, or simply field vole, is a grey-brown vole, around 10 cm in length, with a short tail. It is one of the most common mammals in Europe, with a range extending from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal. These voles are found in moist grassy habitats, such as woodland, marsh or on river banks. Although they make shallow burrows, they usually build nests above ground. They are an important food source for owls and some other predators and their population size tends to peak and trough cyclically. Field voles breed prolifically, mainly in summer, but often all year round, even under snow. Females produce up to seven litters a year, each averaging from four to six young which are weaned after about fourteen days. The short-tailed field vole is both widespread and common and is listed as being of "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Fun Fact
It is one of the most common mammals in Europe, with a range extending from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range extends throughout Western Europe and eastwards to Lake Baikal in Siberia and north west China and northward to Norway, Sweden and Finland.
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance