New Holland Mouse
Pseudomys novaehollandiae
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The New Holland mouse also known as a Pookila is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It was first described by George Waterhouse in 1843. It vanished from view for over a century before its rediscovery in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park north of Sydney in 1967. It is found only in south east Australia, within the states of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania.
Fun Fact
It vanished from view for over a century before its rediscovery in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park north of Sydney in 1967.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Inhabiting environments such as woodlands, forests with a heathland understorey and vegetated sand dunes, and open heathlands.
Diet
Consumes leaves, fungi and small invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change