silver mountain vole
Alticola argentatus
About the silver mountain vole
The silvery mountain vole (Alticola argentatus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. They are distinguished by their silver-grey pelage, long vibrissae, rootless hypsodont molars and angular skull shape. Like many mammals of the Eurasian Steppe eco-region, they are well adapted to life in high altitudes, and can be found in mountain areas of Central and North Asia from the Chukchi Peninsula in the north-east to Kugitang Range in the west, and to Tibet...
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the silver mountain vole?
The scientific name of the silver mountain vole is Alticola argentatus.
How many silver mountain vole sightings have been recorded?
8 observations of the silver mountain vole have been recorded on iNaturalist.
