Montane Wood Mouse
Hylomyscus denniae
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The montane hylomyscus or montane wood mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. A long-coated species with brownish-grey upper parts and whitish-grey underparts, it occurs in the uplands of tropical Central Africa where its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.
Fun Fact
This species is one of the largest wood mice in the genus, growing to a head-and-body length of about 100 mm (4 in) with a tail of 140 mm (5.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in moist forests, mostly at altitudes between 1,500 and 4,400 m (4,900 and 14,400 ft), but down to about 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in Angola and Zambia.
Diet
Diet consists of mainly green plant material obtained in trees and on the ground, but also of insects, other invertebrates, seeds and fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance