Sandy Inland Mouse

Pseudomys hermannsburgensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The sandy inland mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. Also known as the Hermannsburg (Mission) false-mouse or Hermannsburg mouse, it is endemic to Australia and found widely yet sparsely through arid and semi-arid areas.

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Also known as the Hermannsburg (Mission) false-mouse or Hermannsburg mouse, it is endemic to Australia and found widely yet sparsely through arid and semi-arid areas.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is generally characterised by open vegetation, with a preference for friable soils such as sands and sandy loams on arid plains and dunes.

Diet

Diet of air dried seed without drinking water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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