Bastard big-footed mouse

Macrotarsomys bastardi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

The bastard big-footed mouse is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found only in Madagascar. Macrotarsomys bastardi is the smallest-bodied of the three species recognized within the genus Macrotarsomys. Two subspecies have been recognized however 2004 studies did not find consistent differences between the subspecies and recommended "subspecific epithets be abandoned for this species".

Fun Fact

Macrotarsomys bastardi is the smallest-bodied of the three species recognized within the genus Macrotarsomys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found primarily in xeric habitats such as dry deciduous forests in the northwest and spiny forests in the south.

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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