Notomys robustus
Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
The great hopping mouse is an extinct species of mammal native to Australia. It is known only from skulls found in owl pellets in the Flinders Ranges. Some pellets also include bones of the introduced house mouse—indicating that it survived into historic times, possibly the second half of the 19th century. From the skull, it appears to have been relatively large and to have escaped collection by early 19th century naturalists by chance. From the location of the deposits it is assumed that it preferred clay rather than sandy soils. It is also commonly known as the broad-cheeked hopping mouse.
Fun Fact
It is known only from skulls found in owl pellets in the Flinders Ranges.
Habitat
Native to Australia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated