Dieterlen's Brush-furred Mouse

Lophuromys dieterleni

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Dieterlen's brush-furred mouse, Mt Oku brush-furred mouse, or Mount Oku brush-furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to Mount Oku, Cameroon. Its natural habitat is montane forest at elevations above 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Fun Fact

Its natural habitat is montane forest at elevations above 2,000 m (6,600 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Mount Oku, Cameroon.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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