Species Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Craniata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Genus: Microtus
Species: montanus arizonensis
Arizona Montane Vole - Microtus montanus arizonensis
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
General Description
Arizona Montane Vole (Microtus montanus arizonensis) is a small (14-22 cm) rodent that is found at Centerfire Bog in Catron County, New Mexico and in Apache and Greenlee Counties, Arizona. They are found in dense, tall grass in moist microhabitats. They are known to make and use tunnels and paths through the grass.
Status
Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S1
| Rank Metadata | |
|---|---|
| State Rank: S1 | Rank Changed: 09/01/1983 |
| Rank Reviewed: 12/19/2019 | |
| Reason: Isolated populations, limited distribution and continuing threats warrant maintaining Endangered status for this species. |
| Ecological Factors | |
|---|---|
| Specificity: Very narrow. Specialist or community with key requirements scarce. | Range Extent: 100-250 square km (about 40-100 square miles) |
| Occurences: 6 - 20 | Population Size: Unknown |
| Area of Occupancy: N/A | Threat Summary: Agriculture & aquaculture - High | Climate change & severe weather - Medium | Fire & fire suppression - High | Habitat shifting & alteration - Medium | Livestock farming & ranching - High | Natural system modifications - High |
State Status: E
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 6
Number of Mapped Locations: 16
Number of Observations: 17
Observation date range: 07-01-1974 to 06-11-2020
External Links
View More Information about this species at:
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)