Mexican voles typically live between 3 and 4 years. Knowing its lifespan, let's take a look at the appearance of the Mexican vole. Mexican voles do not exceed 150mm in length and have a short tail. Usually 1/3 or 1/4 of the body length. The ear shells are normal. The soles of the hind feet are only covered with hair near the heels, the rest are bare, and the pads are clearly visible.

Mexican voles have skulls that vary in size and shape The center of the posterior edge is connected with the pterygoid process. The upper incisors protrude downward or slightly incline forward, there are 4 to 5 closed staggered tooth rings in front of the transverse lobe of the first lower molars, and the third lower molars all have 3 semi-moon-shaped or oblong-shaped tooth rings.