greater big-footed mouse

Macrotarsomys ingens

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

The greater big-footed mouse or long-tailed big-footed mouse is a nocturnal rodent found only in north west Madagascar. It was first described by Francis Petter in 1959. It is listed as an endangered species as a result of habitat loss.

Fun Fact

The greater big-footed mouse grows to a head and body length of up to 15 cm (6 in) with an even longer tail of up to 24 cm (9 in).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in Mahajanga Province in north-western Madagascar, in the Ankarafantsika forest which is now part of the Ankarafantsika National Park.

Diet

Eats berries, fruit, nuts, seeds, roots, and stems.

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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