Description
The woodland vole have a head and body length of ranging between 83–120 mm with a tail length ranging for 15–40 mm. The weight of the vole ranges between 14-37 grams. It has a brown (light or dark) dorsal region with a whitish or silvery underside. The eyes, external ears and tail have been reduced to adapt to their partially subterranean lifestyle.
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