🌿Native Nature

Cabrera's vole

Microtus cabrerae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Microtus

About

Cabrera's vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species of vole native to Spain and Portugal. It is named for Ángel Cabrera, a mammalogist then working at the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales in Madrid. It is the only living member of the subgenus Iberomys, although two fossil species are also known, including M. brecciensis, the likely direct ancestor of the living species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cabrera's vole?
The scientific name of Cabrera's vole is Microtus cabrerae.
What is the conservation status of Cabrera's vole?
The Cabrera's vole has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Cabrera's vole belong to?
Cabrera's vole belongs to the genus Microtus.