Delicate Deer Mouse

Habromys delicatulus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The delicate deer mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It was first described by Michael Carlton, Oscar Sanchez and Guillermina Urbano-Vidales after being discovered in a patch of cloud forest on the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. The species gets its name from its small size and delicate features compared to the other species within the genus Habromys.

Fun Fact

The species gets its name from its small size and delicate features compared to the other species within the genus Habromys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to humid montane forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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