Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gray Red-backed Vole vs Narrow-Headed Vole

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

Size

Gray Red-backed Vole

Gray Red-backed Vole

0.135 m

Human

1.75 m

Narrow-Headed Vole

Narrow-Headed Vole

0.125 m

Gray Red-backed VoleNarrow-Headed Vole
Weight18–50 g20–50 g
Length9.5–13.5 cm8.5–12.5 cm
Lifespan0.5–1.5 yrs0.5–2 yrs
Gestation19 days20 days
Offspring3–11 3–11
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatTaiga, Forest, Tundra, Wetland, Mountain, GrasslandTundra, Grassland, Taiga, Wetland, Heathland
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, AntarcticaNordics, Europe, Asia, Antarctica
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia