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Red-Backed Vole Red-backed

Order Rodentia, Family Muridae, Subfamily Arvicolinae

Range in Washington: Statewide in mountains.
Habitat: Forest or meadows in mountains.
Diet: Herbivore.
Identification: Short tail; red back. Total length: 12-16 cm; tail: 3-5 cm; mass: 16-42 g.
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