Hylomyscus kerbispeterhansi
Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
The Kerbis Peterhans's wood mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in western Kenya, and presumably eastern Uganda on Mt. Elgon, and was first described as a new species to science in 2014. Its natural habitat is tropical montane rainforest. It occurs in sympatry with Hylomyscus endorobae in the Mau Forest of Kenya. The specific epithet honours American mammalogist and educator Julian Kerbis Peterhans.
Fun Fact
It is found in western Kenya, and presumably eastern Uganda on Mt.
Habitat
Occurs in sympatry with Hylomyscus endorobae in the Mau Forest of Kenya.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated