Spinifex Hopping Mouse

Notomys alexis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The spinifex hopping mouse, also known as the tarkawara or tarrkawarra, occurs throughout the central and western Australian arid zones, occupying both spinifex-covered sand flats and stabilised sand dunes, and loamy mulga and melaleuca flats.

Fun Fact

Spinifex hopping mice live in small family groups of up to 10 individuals in deep, humid burrow systems.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in small family groups of up to 10 individuals in deep, humid burrow systems.

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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