Gray Grass Mouse

Abrothrix illutea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Abrothrix illuteus, also known as the gray akodont, gray grass mouse, or gray soft-haired mouse, is a species of small rodent in the genus Abrothrix of family Cricetidae. It is found only in northwestern Argentina.

Fun Fact

It is found only in northwestern Argentina.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is moist forests of Podocarpus parlatorei and Alnus acuminata on steep hillsides.

Diet

Diet of the barn owl (Tyto alba) in Tucumán Province, this mouse was the second most frequently found item.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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