Southwest China Red-backed Vole

Southwest China Red-backed VoleThis vole lives in mountain areas of southwestern China. Its long, soft fur is brown on the back and pale gray-brown underneath, with short ears and a relatively short tail. It occurs in mountain forests, bamboo stands, and meadows.What does it look like?The fur is long and soft, brown dorsally and light gray-brown underneath. The ears are short and the tail is relatively short for its body.How does it live?This vole lives in mountain areas of southwestern China. Its long, soft fur is brown on the back and pale gray-brown underneath, with short ears and a relatively short tail. It occurs in mountain forests, bamboo stands, and meadows.The species account records mountain forests, bamboo stands, meadows, and stony areas at elevations of 2500–3900 m.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.