Senegal One-striped Grass Mouse

Lemniscomys linulus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Lemniscomys linulus, commonly known as the Senegal grass mouse or Senegal one-striped grass mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and Senegal and its natural habitat is dry savanna. At one time considered to be a subspecies of Lemniscomys griselda, it is now accepted as a species in its own right.

Fun Fact

It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, and Senegal and its natural habitat is dry savanna.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to West Africa where it occurs to the west of the Dahomey Gap, in Mali, Ivory Coast, Guinea and Senegal.

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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