Kerbis-Peterhan's Wood Mouse

Hylomyscus kerbispeterhansi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

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.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in sympatry with Hylomyscus endorobae in the Mau Forest of Kenya.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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