Zagros Mountains Brush-tailed Mouse

Calomyscus bailwardi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Calomyscidae

About

The Zagros Mountains mouse-like hamster is a relatively little-known rodent which was the first species of mouse-like hamster to be described. The species is distributed throughout much of southern Iran, particularly in the Zagros mountains. It is also known as the Iranian mouse-like hamster, though there are several species of mouse-like hamster found in different parts of Iran.

Fun Fact

This is the largest species of mouse-like hamster.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Distributed throughout much of southern Iran, particularly in the Zagros mountains.

Diet

Feed on herbs and grass seed.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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