Great Balkhan Brush-tailed Mouse

Calomyscus mystax

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Calomyscidae

About

The Great Balkhan mouse-like hamster is a species of rodent in the family Calomyscidae. It is found in southwestern Turkmenistan, northern Iran and southern Azerbaijan. It was first discovered by the famed Soviet zoologist and ecologist, Daniil Nikolaevich Kashkarov (1878–1941) in 1925. It is named after the Great Balkhan mountains.

Fun Fact

It was first discovered by the famed Soviet zoologist and ecologist, Daniil Nikolaevich Kashkarov (1878–1941) in 1925.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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