southern big-eared mouse

Loxodontomys micropus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The southern big-eared mouse, also known as the southern pericote, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Argentina and Chile, and is one of only two species in its genus. The type specimen was captured by Charles Darwin in 1834 along the Santa Cruz River in Argentina, during the voyage of HMS Beagle, and was subsequently described by George Robert Waterhouse.

Fun Fact

It is however, not unusual for individuals to reach sexual maturity long before they reach the full adult size.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in bushy scrub, such as that formed by barberries and Colletia, and in humid grasslands.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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