Edible Dormouse

Glis glis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Gliridae

About

Glis is a genus of rodent that contains two extant species, both known as edible dormice or fat dormice: the European edible dormouse (Glis glis) and the Iranian edible dormouse. It also contains a number of fossil species.

Fun Fact

Edible dormice were a delicacy in ancient Rome (raised in special pottery jars called gliraria), and they can hibernate for over seven months — the longest hibernation of any rodent.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Deciduous forests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

9-12 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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