Insular Vole
Microtus abbreviatus
About the Insular Vole
The insular vole or St. Matthew Island vole (Microtus abbreviatus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It occurs only on St. Matthew Island and the adjacent Hall Island, in Alaska. On these Bering Sea islands, insular voles live in damp lowland areas, on the lower slopes of mountains, and on rye grass-covered beaches. They are diurnal and eat plant matter. Birds and Arctic foxes (which are the only other mammals on the island)...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Insular Vole?
The scientific name of the Insular Vole is Microtus abbreviatus.
How many Insular Vole sightings have been recorded?
10 observations of the Insular Vole have been recorded on iNaturalist.
10
observations on iNaturalist
