Spectacled Dormouse

Graphiurus ocularis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Gliridae

The spectacled dormouse or namtap is a species of rodent in the family Gliridae, and one of four dormouse species endemic to South Africa.

Fun Fact

It has a bushy, squirrel-like tail, a fairly short muzzle, small ears and soft fur.

Habitat

Restricted to the Cederberg in western South Africa, and it is associated with rocky habitats, as well as trees and outbuildings.

Diet

Eat certain types of scorpions as well and will kill other mice or smaller rat species in their territory.

Lifespan

To be updated