Northern Hopping Mouse

Notomys aquilo

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The northern hopping mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is also known as woorrentinta, from Lardil, the language of Mornington Island.

Fun Fact

The only known population is in the Anindilyakwa Indigenous Protected Area on Groote Eylandt.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in sandy soils on heathlands and grasslands.

Diet

Consumes seeds and sometimes other plant material and invertebrates.

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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