The red tree vole (Arborimus longicaudus) is a rodent of the Pacific Northwest, found in the US states of Oregon and California. They were formerly known as Phenacomys longicaudus and have also been called the red tree mouse.

The red tree vole (Arborimus longicaudus) is an arboreal mouse-sized rodent found in western Oregon south to northwestern California, with the north Oregon coast distinct population segment (DPS) of red tree vole occurring in the northwest quarter of the species’ range.

Red tree voles are small rodents with reddish-brown to cinnamon fur on their backs and white coloration on their bellies. They have long black or brown tails and rounded ears. Young red tree voles generally have dull brown coats and gain more red coloration with age.

The red tree vole is a mysterious rodent that lives in nests at the top of old-growth Douglas-fir trees. Their geographic range is restricted to mature conifer forests in the western Cascade and coastal regions of Oregon.

The red tree vole is a medium-sized vole. It is uniquely colored among North American voles: bright orangish-red to cinnamon on the dorsum, silvery gray (often with some light orangish hairs) on the venter, and a tail pale orangish on the venter grading to black on the dorsum.

The secretive nocturnal red tree vole is one of least studied and most specialized voles in North America. It is found only along the coast and in the Western Cascades of Oregon where it spends most of its life in the tops of tall conifers. eating needles of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and. Occasionally, other conifers. The voles clip ...

The red tree vole (Arborimus longicaudus) is a rodent of the Pacific Northwest, found in the US states of Oregon and California. They were formerly known as Phenacomys longicaudus and have also been called the red tree mouse.

The tree vole survey protocol classifies tree vole nests as “active” if there are green cuttings, resin ducts, or fecal pellets present, or “inactive” if the nest material is old. In this guide, we will use the biological terms occupied, likely occupied, or recently occupied to define “active” tree vole nests and old vole nest to ...

Red tree voles are folivores with a highly specialized diet, feeding almost solely on Douglas fir needles. Red tree voles will use other conifer needles and bark in their diet, but in more minimal quantities.

Red tree voles are arboreal rodents that inhabit dense, moist conifer forests. They prefer large stands and have a highly-specialized diet, primarily of Douglas fir needles. They require large branches for protection of nests, which are typically at least 50 feet above ground.