Indefatigable Galápagos Mouse

Nesoryzomys indefessus

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Nesoryzomys indefessus, also known as the Santa Cruz nesoryzomys or Indefatigable Galápagos mouse, is an extinct species of rodent from the genus Nesoryzomys of family Cricetidae from Galápagos Islands of Ecuador. It formerly lived on Santa Cruz Island, as well as Baltra Island, but is now extinct, probably due to the introduction of black rats. Another related rodent, N. narboroughi, is sometimes considered to be a subspecies of N. indefessus.

Fun Fact

It formerly lived on Santa Cruz Island, as well as Baltra Island, but is now extinct, probably due to the introduction of black rats.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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