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SPECIES PROFILE
Yugoslavian Pine Vole (Pitymys thomasi)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Balkans
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Mountain meadows
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-12 cm body, 20-40 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
High-altitude adaptation
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mountain meadows
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Balkans
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change
💡 Interesting Facts
1
This species is restricted to high mountains in the Balkans.
2
It is poorly known and vulnerable to warming.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Dinaric Alps
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Very localised; high mountains in Balkans.
