Mitchell's Hopping Mouse
Notomys mitchellii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
Mitchell's hopping mouse also known as the pankot, is the largest extant member of the genus Notomys, weighing between 40 and 60 g. N. mitchellii is a bipedal rodent with large back legs, similar to a jerboa or kangaroo rat. The species occurs throughout much of semi-arid Southern Australia, and appears to be particularly common on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia. Typical habitat for N. mitchellii appears to be mallee shrublands on sandy dune systems. The species is currently considered to be unthreatened, but its range has been reduced through habitat disturbance and destruction associated with European settlement in Australia.
Fun Fact
Mitchell's hopping mouse (Notomys mitchellii) also known as the pankot, is the largest extant member of the genus Notomys, weighing between 40 and 60 g (1.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in a single burrow.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance