Qazvin vole

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Qazvin vole
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Cricetidae
Subfamily: Arvicolinae
Genus: Microtus
Subgenus: Microtus
Species:
M. qazvinensis
Binomial name
Microtus qazvinensis
Golenishchev et al., 2003

The Qazvin vole (Microtus qazvinensis) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Iran and is normally given as either part of the Microtus or Sumeriomys subgenus. It is a close relative of M. guentheri distinguished by different pelage coloration and a more complex occlusal pattern.

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References

  1. Kennerley, R. (2016). "Microtus qazvinensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T136565A22350870. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T136565A22350870.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021.