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SPECIES PROFILE
Balkan Snow Vole (Dinaromys bogdanovi)
Dinaromys
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Dinaric Alps (Balkans)
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
High mountains, karst
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Dinaromys
📋 Description
SIZE
10-14 cm body, 30-50 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Adapted to rocky karst, long tail
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
High mountains, karst
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Dinaric Alps (Balkans)
REPRODUCTION
2-5 young, 1-2 litters per year
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change, habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Balkan snow vole is a relict species found only in the Dinaric Alps. It lives in rocky karst at high altitude.
2
It is one of Europe’s most range-restricted rodents.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Velebit Croatia
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Extremely rare; high-altitude karst in Dinaric Alps.
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