Wildlifeof China
Narrow-headed Vole
Rats, Mice, Voles & PorcupinesStenocranius gregalis
Basic stats
Diet
Grasses, legumes and other plant material
Habitat
Grassy plains, semi-desert, open forest, alpine meadow and water meadow
Range
Northern and central Asia, including northern China
Litter size
Average 8 young
Size
8.9–12.2cm head-body length
The narrow-headed vole measures 8.9–12.2cm from head to body, with a 2.1–3.2cm tail. Summer fur is pale yellow-buff above and yellowish grey below; the back becomes brighter reddish ochre in winter. Its narrow skull distinguishes it from other Chinese voles. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It occupies grassy plains, semi-deserts, open forest, alpine meadows and water meadows across northern and central Asia, including northern China, reaching about 4,000m. It uses shallow multi-entrance tunnel systems, is most active around dusk and night, and eats grasses, legumes and other plant material. Warm-season litters average eight young. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Narrow-headed Vole eat?
- Grasses, legumes and other plant material
- What habitat does the Narrow-headed Vole live in?
- Grassy plains, semi-desert, open forest, alpine meadow and water meadow
- Where is the Narrow-headed Vole found?
- Northern and central Asia, including northern China
- What is the litter size of the Narrow-headed Vole?
- Average 8 young
- How big is the Narrow-headed Vole?
- 8.9–12.2cm head-body length