small bristly mouse

Neacomys minutus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Neacomys minutus, also known as the minute neacomys, the small bristly mouse, or the minute spiny mouse, is a rodent species from South America in the genus Neacomys. It is found in Brazil.

Fun Fact

A small mouse, Neacomys minutus has a head-and-body length of 65 to 79 mm (2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range includes the middle and lower basin of the Juruá River in Amazonas State, and the adjoining part of Loreto Region in Peru.

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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