Eastern Heather Vole

Phenacomys ungava

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The eastern heather vole is a small North American vole. Until recently, this species was considered to belong to the same species as the western heather vole. It is also called the Ungava vole.

Fun Fact

Males have scent glands on their flanks, which can reach up to 28 mm (1.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found across most of Canada, and in a few areas in the United States near the Great Lakes.

Diet

Eating the bark of sheep laurel, and may play an important ecological role in recycling nutrients from this otherwise toxic source.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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