Scientific name Synaptomys Rank Genus | Phylum Chordata Order Rodent | |
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Similar Southern bog lemming, Northern bog lemming, Rodent, Southern red‑backed vole, Woodland vole |
Southern bog lemming cricetidae synaptomys cooperi
The genus Synaptomys is a group of North American lemmings.
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These animals live in wet forested and open areas. They are small round rodents with large heads, short ears, legs and tails. They eat green vegetation such as grasses and sedges. They are often found in colonies.

Extant species include:
Extinct species include:
Southern bog lemming

References
Bog lemming Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA