Calaça’s White-tailed Mouse

Calassomys apicalis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Calassomys apicalis is the only species of the genus Calassomys, a rodent in the family Cricetidae. It lives in the east of South America.

Fun Fact

Small, vestigial mesolophs and mesostyles are found on the upper first and second molars (a unique feature within Phyllotini).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to eastern Brazil, and specifically the Espinhaço Mountains, in Sempre Vivas National Park, at altitudes greater than 1000m above sea level.

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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