Sichuan Jumping Mouse

Eozapus setchuanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The Chinese jumping mouse is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae. It is monotypic within the genus Eozapus. It is endemic to China where its natural habitat is temperate forests, steppes and meadows in mountainous regions. It is tolerant of some degree of habitat destruction, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is a mountain species, occurring at altitudes between about 3,000 and 4,000 m (10,000 and 13,000 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in forests, on shrubby steppes and in Alpine meadows.

Diet

Feeds on green plant material.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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