Dusky Hopping Mouse

Notomys fuscus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The dusky hopping mouse, is a small rodent endemic to Australia, inhabiting desert regions characterised by sand dunes. Populations have experienced significant declines since the arrival of Europeans, and continue to be subject to threatening processes. It is currently listed as a threatened species.

Fun Fact

In the wild, lifespan has been recorded as being up to 13 months of age.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Granivore (seed-eater)

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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