5,779 observationsLeast Concern
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Cricetidae ›Genus: Microtus
About
The meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus), sometimes called the field mouse or meadow mouse, is a North American vole found across Canada, Alaska and the northern United States. Its range extends farther south along the Atlantic coast. One subspecies, the Florida salt marsh vole (M. p. dukecampbelli), is found in Florida, and is classified as endangered. Previously it was also found in Chihuahua, Mexico, but has not been recorded since 1998.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Eastern Meadow Vole is Microtus pennsylvanicus.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the order Rodentia.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the family Cricetidae.
- Eastern Meadow Vole belongs to the genus Microtus.