Chinese scrub vole

Neodon irene

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Chinese scrub vole, or Irene's mountain vole, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to mountainous parts of southern China and is very similar to the Sikkim mountain vole in appearance. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in high mountains in the provinces of eastern Qinghai, southern Gansu, western Sichuan, northeastern Tibet Autonomous Region and northwestern Yunnan.

Diet

Feeds mainly on plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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