The faunistic study of Rodent order in Marand Region, North west of Iran

The rodents order is the largest class of mammalians; and they are very important in the medicine and agriculture. During of faunistic study on rodent order (Order: Rodent) in Marand region (East Azerbaijan province), North west of Iran, from 2012 to 2015, 6 Species collected and diagnostic. In this research, species were collected from the mountains, farms, villages and houses by traps and poisonous baits. The rodents recognized in Marand region are: 1- Mus musculus,
2- Ellobius fuscocapillus, 3- Microtus socialis,
4- Apodemus sylvaticus, 5- Meriones persicus,
6- Cricetulus migratorius. Their figure and a simple diagnostic key are provided to determin of them in this region.