AnAge entry for Microtus subterraneus

Classification (HAGRID: 02532)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Rodentia
                Family: Cricetidae
                    Genus: Microtus
Species: Microtus subterraneus
Common name: European pine vole
Synonyms: Pitymys dacius, Pitymys ehiki, Pitymys incertoides, Pitymys klozeli, Pitymys kupelwieseri, Pitymys mustersi, Pitymys nyirensis, Hypudaeus rufescente-fuscus, Hypudaeus rufofuscus, Pitymys transsylvanicus, Pitymys ukrainicus, Pitymys zimmermanni, Pitymys subterraneus atratus, Pitymys multiplex brauneri, Pitymys subterraneus capucinus, Pitymys majori fingeri, Arvicola agrestis fusca, Pitymys multiplex hercegovinensis, Pitymys dacius hungaricus, Pitymys nyirensis martinoi, Pitymys subterraneus matrensis, Pitymys suberraneus wettsteini

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: Little is known about the longevity of these animals. Anecdotal reports suggest they live up to 4 years.

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

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