Ixtlán Deer Mouse

Habromys ixtlani

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Ixtlán deer mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae.

Fun Fact

Although it was originally described as a species, it was reevaluated by Musser in 1969, who determined it to be a subspecies of the Zempoaltepec deer mouse (Habromys lepturus).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to southwestern Mexico, and found in the Sierra de Juárez, a subrange of the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca in Oaxaca state.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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