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California Vole (Microtus californicus) is a plump rodent in the Hamsters, Voles, Lemmings, (Cricetidae) family that lives in much of California and southwestern Oregon. It is also known as the "California Meadow Mouse," a misnomer as this species is a vole, not a mouse. It averages 172 mm (6.8 inches) in length, although this length varies greatly between subspecies. Tail is 42 to 58 mm (1.7 to 2.3 in) which is shorter than tails of local mice. California vole is relatively common and widespread. It has numerous natural predators, including domestic cats, hawks, owls, egrets, coyotes, skunks, and snakes. There are 17 subspecies. https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/44326-Microtus-californicus

The specimen was trapped and released as part of the Steens Mountain Resurvey Project, Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University. Measurements were taken and diagnostic traits observed during sampling.

The specimen was trapped and released as part of the Steens Mountain Resurvey Project, Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University. Measurements were taken and diagnostic traits observed during sampling.