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SPECIES PROFILE
Snow Vole (Microtus nivalis)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Alps, Carpathians
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Rocky alpine slopes
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
10-14 cm body, 30-60 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
High-altitude, rocky habitat
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky alpine slopes
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Alps, Carpathians
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The snow vole lives at very high altitudes and is adapted to rocky terrain.
2
It is one of the highest-living voles in Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Hohe Tauern Austria
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for in rocky alpine areas.
