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SPECIES PROFILE
Alpine Pine Vole (Pitymys multiplex)
Microtus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Alps
DIET
Herbivorous
HABITAT
Alpine meadows, grassland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Cricetidae
GENUS
Microtus
📋 Description
SIZE
8-12 cm body, 20-40 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Small size, underground tunnels
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Alpine meadows, grassland
DIET
Herbivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Alps
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Grasses, roots
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The alpine pine vole lives in high mountain meadows and digs shallow tunnels.
2
It is adapted to cold alpine conditions.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Swiss Alps
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Very hard to see; lives in alpine meadows.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Summer
