Mittendorf's Striped Grass Mouse

Lemniscomys mittendorfi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Mittendorf's lemniscomys or Mittendorf's striped grass mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to Cameroon where it is found at high elevations on a single mountain. Its natural habitat is tropical high-altitude grassland. It faces no particular threats and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed it as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Cameroon where it is found at high elevations on a single mountain.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the montane grassland above the forest belt, at an altitude of around 2,200 m (7,200 ft).

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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