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Microtus townsendii (Bachman, 1839)
Townsend's Vole
Family: Cricetidae

Distribution of Microtus townsendii in British Columbia.

Source: Map courtesy of David Nagorsen

Status Information

Scientific Name	Origin Status	Provincial Status	BC List (Red Blue List)	COSEWIC
Microtus townsendii	Native	S5?	Yellow	Not Listed
Microtus townsendii cowani	Native	S1	Red	Not Listed

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Nagorsen, David W. 2005. Rodents and Lagomorphs of British Columbia. Royal BC Museum Handbook. Royal BC Museum, Victoria.

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