Thomas's water mouse

Rheomys thomasi

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Thomas's water mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae found in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico at altitudes of 400 to 2700 m. It lives near forest streams and is semiaquatic; its carnivorous diet includes both invertebrates and small vertebrates. The conservation status of the species is rated as "near threatened" because of the small size of its range and the threat of degradation of its habitat, including the water quality of the streams it lives along.

Fun Fact

It lives near forest streams and is semiaquatic; its carnivorous diet includes both invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet includes both invertebrates and small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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