Blyth's Vole
Neodon leucurus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
Blyth's vole is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It was previously the only species in the genus Phaiomys, but was moved to Neodon in 2016. It is found in mountainous regions in northern India, Nepal and China. It is a burrowing rodent and lives in small colonies. It has a wide distribution and faces no particular threats so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
It was previously the only species in the genus Phaiomys, but was moved to Neodon in 2016.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabits forests and Alpine grassland on rocky mountains, burrowing especially in the banks of rivers and lakes, and sometimes tunnelling under boulders and making use of crevices between rocks.
Diet
Feeds on vegetable matter and can have litters of as many as seven offspring.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance