Cerqueira's Vesper Mouse

Calomys cerqueirai

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Calomys cerqueirai is a species of rodent in the genus Calomys from southeastern Brazil. Distinct from other Calomys in its karyotype and characters of the fur, it is known only from two places in Minas Gerais. The karyotype was first described in 1996 and the species was formally named in 2010.

Fun Fact

Distinct from other Calomys in its karyotype and characters of the fur, it is known only from two places in Minas Gerais.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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