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SPECIES PROFILE
Sibling Vole (Microtus rossiaemeridionalis)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Eastern Europe, Russia
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Grassland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-13 cm body, 20-50 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Similar to common vole
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Grassland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Eastern Europe, Russia
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The sibling vole is very similar to the common vole and was only distinguished recently.
2
It is widespread in eastern Europe.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Ukrainian steppe
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for in eastern European grasslands.
