Northern red-backed vole
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Arvicolinae
Species : Clethrionomys rutilus
Keywords: red
The Northern red-backed vole is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Northern red-backed vole habitats
Subarctic forest
Facts about the northern red-backed vole
Clethrionomys rutilus Found mainly in the Northwest Territories and northern British Columbia, the northern red-backed vole is characteristic of northern shrub vegetation or mixed forest.
Northern Red-Backed Vole Clethrionomys rutilus Found mainly in the Northwest Territories and northern British Columbia, the northern red-backed vole is characteristic of northern shrub vegetation or mixed forest.
Northern red-backed voles are one of the most abundant and wide spread small mammals in Denali and they are found in many different habitats.
Similar Species Northern Red-backed Vole is brighter, with buffy or yellowish sides; tail is thicker, with thicker, more bristly fur.
Growth of young and sexual maturity - Young northern red-backed voles are unable to regulate their temperature successfully until about 18 days. (Full text)
TAXONOMY : The currently accepted scientific name for the northern red-backed vole is Clethrionomys rutilus Pallas. (Full text)
Northern red-backed voles are active year-round and do not hibernate. (Full text)
The Northern Red-backed Vole is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)
Similar Species Northern Red-backed Vole is brighter, with buffy or yellowish sides; tail is thicker, with thicker, more bristly fur. (Full text)
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