Calabria Pine Vole
Microtus brachycercus
About the Calabria Pine Vole
The Calabria pine vole (Microtus brachycercus) is a vole found in southern and central Italy initially described by Lehmann as a subspecies of M. savii. Genetic tests in the Calabrian region found, although similar, the X chromosome is larger than that of samples of M. savii found elsewhere in Italy and the Y chromosome is twice the size, leading Galleni in 1994 to designate M. brachycercus as a separate species.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Calabria Pine Vole?
The scientific name of the Calabria Pine Vole is Microtus brachycercus.
How many Calabria Pine Vole sightings have been recorded?
11 observations of the Calabria Pine Vole have been recorded on iNaturalist.
11
observations on iNaturalist
