Dendromus kahuziensis
Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae
The Mount Kahuzi climbing mouse is a rodent found only in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to illegal logging; it is also threatened by fire. Only two specimens have ever been found. Both were found within 100 m (330 ft) of each other on Mount Kahuzi. Its body length is 50–100 mm (2.0–3.9 in) and its tail length is 65–132 mm (2.6–5.2 in). Its habitat is tropical forests, and to navigate these forests it may use its semi-prehensile tail to hold on to tree branches. Its markings are brownish on the top and white to yellow on its underside, with strongly dark rings around its eyes. As with other Dendromus species, it has three well defined toes.
Fun Fact
It is listed as a critically endangered species due to illegal logging; it is also threatened by fire.
Habitat
Habitat is tropical forests, and to navigate these forests it may use its semi-prehensile tail to hold on to tree branches.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated