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Synaptomys borealis (Richardson, 1828)
Northern Bog Lemming
Family: Cricetidae
Introduction to the Mammals of BC

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Distribution of Synaptomys borealis in British Columbia.
Source: Map courtesy of David Nagorsen

Introduction


The Northern Bog Lemming is boreal species that is found across Canada and adjacent Alaska south to northern Minnesota, Idaho, Montana and Washington. In British Columbia, it is recorded from throughout the mainland and on Campbell and Yeo Islands (central coast) (Nagorsen 2005). Within its range, distribution is spotty and populations are localized--it is not considered common anywhere in its range (Linzey 2008).

Status Information

Scientific NameOrigin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
Synaptomys borealisNativeS5YellowNot Listed
Synaptomys borealis artemisiaeNativeS2S3BlueNot Listed



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Species References

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

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