A vole of rocky country in the Dinaric Mountains. It has a rounded snout and large ears, with grey tones on its back.
It has a stocky body, rounded snout and large ears. The back is brown to bluish grey, while the underside is whitish.
It is active from dusk into the night and eats grasses and leaves. It stays active year-round rather than hibernating, and may store plant material in its burrow.
Across rocky ground, it moves by combining jumps with climbing.
IUCN Red List · Vulnerable (VU) · Global