Two New Meadow Mice from Michoacán Mexico

This pamphlet is an announcement of the discovery of two subspecies of the Méxican meadow mouse, Microtus mexicanus. Also known as the Mexican vole, this species has a disjunct distribution in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It can be found in grasslands and other habitat types and is generally adaptable to a range of climate types. The Mexican vole mainly feeds on grasses and the roots of shrubs and trees. In several studies, the Mexican vole was baited using two plant products, barley and oatmeal. It has also been noted to eat monarch butterflies.