# Bavarian pine vole (*Microtus bavaricus*)

Canonical page: https://creaturedata.com/animals/bavarian-pine-vole  
Data as of: 2026-11-11

The bavarian pine vole (Microtus bavaricus) is a species in the family Cricetidae, order Rodentia. Recorded adults weigh 23.9 g to 29.3 g. Its IUCN Red List status is Critically Endangered.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 23.9 g – 29.3 g |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Active | Day and night (cathemeral) |
| Lifestyle | Terrestrial |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Rodentia
- family: Cricetidae
- genus: Microtus
- species: *Microtus bavaricus* Konig, 1962

Synonyms: *Pitymys bavaricus*

## Common questions

### How big is the bavarian pine vole?

An adult bavarian pine vole weighs 23.9 g – 29.3 g, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the bavarian pine vole endangered?

The bavarian pine vole is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

### What kind of animal is the bavarian pine vole?

The bavarian pine vole (Microtus bavaricus) belongs to the family Cricetidae in the order Rodentia.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
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