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SPECIES PROFILE
Bavarian Pine Vole (Microtus bavaricus)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Critically Endangered
CONSERVATION STATUS
Critically Endangered
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Bavaria, Austria
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Alpine 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
Small size
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Alpine meadows
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Bavaria, Austria
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, herbs
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss, small population
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Bavarian pine vole is one of Europe’s rarest mammals and is known from only a few sites.
2
It is on the brink of extinction.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Bavarian Alps Germany
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Critically endangered; extremely rare in Bavaria.
