Desert Dormouse

Selevinia betpakdalaensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Gliridae

About

The desert dormouse is a species of rodent in the dormouse family, Gliridae. This species was formerly placed in its own family, Seleviniidae, but it is now considered to be a dormouse, monotypic within the genus Selevinia. It is endemic to Kazakhstan.

Fun Fact

They included it in the rat and mouse family Muridae but later proposed placing it in a new family allied to the dormice (Myoxidae or Gliridae).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in sandy or clayey soils in arid habitats.

Diet

Feeds on insects and spiders, but has been known to consume vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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