Short-tailed Singing Mouse (Scotinomys teguina) — Least Concern Mammalia

Short-tailed Singing Mouse

Scotinomys teguina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Alston's brown mouse, also called Alston's singing mouse, short-tailed singing mouse, or singing mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Central America, from Chiapas, Mexico, to western Panama.

Fun Fact

teguina is exclusively found in the highland forests of southern North America and throughout Central America, from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama, at elevations between 1100 and 2950 meters.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the highland forests of southern North America and throughout Central America, from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama, at elevations between 1100 and 2950 meters.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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