Microtus guatemalensis, Merriam, 1898
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Guatemalan Vole
Microtus guatemalensis View in CoL
French: Campagnol du Guatemala / German: Guatemala-Wihlimaus / Spanish: Topillo de Guatemala
Taxonomy. Microtus guatemalensis Merriam, 1898 View in CoL , Todos Santos, 10,000 ft (= 3048 m), Huehuetenango Department, Guatemala. This species is monotypic.
Distribution. From C Chiapas, Mexico, SE to C Guatemala. View Figure
Descriptive notes. Head-body 113-122 mm, tail 30-36 mm, ear 12-16 mm, hindfoot 20-22 mm; weight 34-44 g. The Guatemalan Vole is dark brown, with robust body and relatively short tail.
Five plantar tubercles are on feet. Skull is long and semi-arched. M” hasfive closed triangles.
Habitat. Meadows in cloud forests at elevations of 2500-3200 m.
Food and Feeding. The Guatemalan Vole probably feeds primarily on green vegetation.
Breeding. No information.
Activity patterns. Guatemalan Voles burrow among roots, rocks, and leaflitter in pine ( Pinus , Pinaceae ) forests.
Movements, Home range and Social organization. No information.
Status and Conservation. Classified as Near Threatened on The IUCN Red List. Habitat modification due to overgrazing by sheep is a threat to the Guatemalan Vole in Laguna Magdalena protected area in Guatemala.
Bibliography. Bradley, Ammerman et al. (2014), Ceballos & Oliva (2006), Hall (1981), Matson & Woodman (2008), Musser & Carleton (2005), Smith & Jones (1967).
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