Day's Grass Mouse

Akodon dayi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Day's grass mouse, also known as the dusky akodont, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is endemic to Bolivia.

Fun Fact

The specific epithet dayi was given in honour of Lee Garnett Day, an American businessman and army officer who partially financed the 1915 expedition during which the holotype was collected.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in montane habitats and the evergreen forests of the Yungas bioregion.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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