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SPECIES PROFILE
Mediterranean Pine Vole (Pitymys duodecimcostatus)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Iberian Peninsula, S France
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Mediterranean scrub, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-12 cm body, 20-40 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Adapted to dry conditions
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mediterranean scrub, farmland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Iberian Peninsula, S France
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
This species is adapted to the dry Mediterranean climate and lives in colonies.
2
It is common in Spain and Portugal.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Doñana Spain
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for small voles in Mediterranean scrub.
