Myodes
Myodes is a genus of small to medium-sized rodents in the family Cricetidae, subfamily Arvicolinae. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as bank voles or red-backed voles, depending on the species. Taxonomically, Myodes has been treated at times as a subgenus of Microtus, but many authorities recognize Myodes as a distinct genus within Arvicolinae.
Geographic range and habitat: Species of Myodes are native to the Palearctic region, occupying boreal and temperate
Physical characteristics and ecology: Voles in this genus are generally small to medium in size, with short
Reproduction: Myodes species typically breed in favorable seasons, producing multiple litters per year. Litter sizes commonly
Significance and conservation: Bank voles, particularly Myodes glareolus, are known reservoirs for hantaviruses such as Puumala