Fawn Hopping Mouse (Notomys cervinus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Fawn Hopping Mouse

Notomys cervinus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The fawn hopping mouse is a medium sized rodent endemic to the Channel Country Bioregion of northeast South Australia and southwest Queensland in Australia. They inhabit open gibber (stony) and clay plains of the Lake Eyre basin. While the population and distribution has been greatly reduced since European settlement, the current population shows little evidence of significant decline and is consequently listed as 'Near Threatened'.

Fun Fact

However other closely related species can breed within a few months after birth and can live for around 5.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of predominantly seeds but they will eat green shoots and insects if available.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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