The European snow vole or snow vole (Chionomys nivalis) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It has dense, pale grey fur and a pale-coloured tail and can reach about 14 cm (5.5 in) long, with a tail which is 7 cm (2.8 in) long.
The European snow vole is native to mountainous parts of southern and eastern Europe and southwestern Asia. It is found in the Pyrenees, the Alps, the Apennine Mountains, the Carpathian Mountains, the Montesinho mountains,[2] the higher regions of the Balkans and Asia Minor. Its habitat is rocky areas and screes, mostly above the tree line. It is mainly a solitary animal and lives under boulders and in crevices and tunnels among rocks and scree.
^ abKrystufek, B. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Chionomys nivalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T4659A115069366. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T4659A22379147.en. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
^Barrosa, P.; Vale-Gonçalvesa, H. M.; Paupériob, J.; Cabrala, J. A.; Rosac, G. (2015). "Confirmation of European snow vole Chionomys nivalis (Mammalia: Rodentia: Cricetidae) occurrence in Portugal". Italian Journal of Zoology. 83: 139–145. doi:10.1080/11250003.2015.1103320.
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