Candango mouse

Juscelinomys candango

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The candango mouse or candango akodont is an extinct rodent species from South America. It was found around Brasília until the 1960s when its habitat was overtaken by urban sprawl and it is now presumed extinct.

Fun Fact

It was found around Brasília until the 1960s when its habitat was overtaken by urban sprawl and it is now presumed extinct.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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