Bolam's Mouse
Pseudomys bolami
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
Bolam's mouse is a species of nocturnal, burrowing rodent in the family Muridae that inhabits the semi arid and southern arid regions of Australia. It has a number of physiological and behavioural adaptations developed to cope with an extremely varied climate. These include the ability to survive by extracting water from seeds alone, the production of highly concentrated urine, low water content faeces and nocturnal activity.
Fun Fact
It has a number of physiological and behavioural adaptations developed to cope with an extremely varied climate.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range from Mallee-spinifex, Mallee-Shrubland, Belah woodland, mixed open shrubland/woodland, chenopod shrubland plains and Acacia/Eucalyptus woodlands.
Diet
Feeds on a mixture of seed, plant material, invertebrates and fungus.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance