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Lusitanian Pine Vole

Microtus lusitanicus

Classification

The Lusitanian pine vole (Microtus lusitanicus) is a species of burrowing rodent in the family Cricetidae, endemic to the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula, including northern and central Portugal, northwest Spain, and extending into the French Pyrenees. Its range spans from sea level to elevations of around 2,000 metres in regions characterized by cool climates, mountainous terrains, and fertile, easily excavated soils. This monogamous species occupies relatively large home ranges averaging 950 square metres, shows intra-sexual territoriality, and is active throughout both day and…

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Spain · 184France · 9