Garden Dormouse

Eliomys quercinus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Gliridae

About

The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) is a species of dormouse native to Europe. The garden dormouse is gray or brown, with a whitish underside. It has black eye markings and large ears.

Fun Fact

The garden dormouse is gray or brown, with a whitish underside.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Alps, the Bavarian Forest, and the Ore Mountains.

Diet

Consume adult birds, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals, some of which is likely scavenged.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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