Iranian Fat Dormouse

Glis persicus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Gliridae

About

The Iranian edible dormouse or Iranian fat dormouse is a species of dormouse native to Western and Central Asia. It is one of only two species in the genus Glis.

Fun Fact

It is one of only two species in the genus Glis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to the Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests ecoregion, which served as a likely refugium for it during the original range fragmentation of Glis.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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