Southern Pygmy Mouse (Baiomys brunneus) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Southern Pygmy Mouse

Baiomys brunneus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The southern pygmy mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

Fun Fact

handleyi Packard, 1958 - only known from Sacapulas in central Guatemala B.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in rocky grasslands.

Diet

Feed on nuts, bark, grass, and leaves, and have been reported feeding on banana in traps.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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