Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Clarke's Vole vs Root Vole

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Clarke's Vole

Clarke's Vole

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

Root Vole

Root Vole

0.14 m

Clarke's VoleRoot Vole
Weight25–45 g20–50 g
Length9–12 cm10–14 cm
Lifespan1–2 yrs0.5–1.5 yrs
Gestation21 days21 days
Offspring3–8 3–10
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatMountain, Grassland, TundraWetland, Tundra, Taiga, Grassland, Mountain, Heathland, River, Lake
RegionsAsiaNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia