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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Pine Vole (Pitymys subterraneus)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Grassland, woodland edges
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
8-11 cm body, 15-30 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Underground lifestyle
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Grassland, woodland edges
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, roots
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The common pine vole spends most of its life underground in shallow tunnels.
2
It is common but rarely seen.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Vosges France
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for runways in grassland; very small.
