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Field Vole

Microtus agrestis

Taxonomy

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

About

The field vole or short-tailed vole (Microtus agrestis) is a grey-brown vole, around four inches (ten centimetres) in length, with a short tail. It is one of the most common mammals in Europe, with a range extending from the Atlantic coast to Lake Baikal. These voles are found in moist grassy habitats, such as woodland, marsh or on river banks. Although they make shallow burrows, they usually build nests above ground. They are an important food...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field Vole?
The scientific name of Field Vole is Microtus agrestis.
What kingdom does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the family Cricetidae.
What genus does Field Vole belong to?
Field Vole belongs to the genus Microtus.