A small rodent species belonging to the genus Myodes, native to northern boreal and subarctic forest regions of Eurasia, characterized by its distinctive reddish-gray dorsal coloration.
Coniferous and mixed forest ecosystems, typically in dense understory vegetation, taiga regions, and mountain forest zones across Scandinavia, Russia, and northern alpine areas
Key seed dispersal agent, prey species for predators like owls and foxes, contributes to forest ecosystem nutrient cycling and population dynamics
