Southern red-backed vole
A species of Red-backed voles, Also known as Rocky mountain southern red-backed vole, Revillagigedo island red-backed vole Scientific name : Myodes gapperi Genus : Red-backed voles
Southern red-backed vole, A species of Red-backed voles
Also known as:
Rocky mountain southern red-backed vole, Revillagigedo island red-backed vole
Scientific name: Myodes gapperi
Genus: Red-backed voles
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Description
The northern red-headed vole (Myodes gapperi) is a mammal from the Cricetidae family. The scientific name of the species was first validly published by Vigors in 1830.
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Lifespan
1-2 years
Diet
The primary food source for southern red-backed vole is fungal spores. However, this rodent also consumes spruce and fir seeds, fruits, insects, and the bark and buds of shrubs in the cold season.
Appearance
Southern red-backed vole is a small, cylindrical-shaped rodent with soft dense fur. It exhibits reddish-brown coloration on the upper body and white on the underside. Distinct features include small rounded ears, short legs, and a relatively long tail. No significant differences in appearance are noted between ages, genders or subspecies.
Behavior
Southern red-backed vole is notable for its arboreal, diurnal activities, chiefly spent foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects. It's primarily solitary, with territorial behavior observed during breeding season. Southern red-backed vole builds spherical nests in trees or shrubs, camouflaging itself well among leaves. It doesn't hibernate, but instead reduces its activities during winter.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Cricetids Genus
Red-backed voles Species
Southern red-backed vole 
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