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SPECIES PROFILE
Ruddy Vole (Clethrionomys rutilus)
Clethrionomys
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Northern Europe, Siberia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Boreal forest
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Clethrionomys
📋 Description
SIZE
8-12 cm body, 15-40 g
COLORATION
Reddish-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Small size, high metabolism
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Boreal forest
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Northern Europe, Siberia
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, herbs, fungi
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The ruddy vole is common in northern forests and has a reddish coat. It breeds rapidly in summer.
2
It is an important prey for owls and weasels.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Finnish taiga
Siberian forest
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for small reddish voles in boreal forest.
