Caucasian Birch Mouse (Sicista caucasica) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Caucasian Birch Mouse

Sicista caucasica

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

The Caucasian birch mouse is a species of rodent in the family Sminthidae, that is endemic to Russia. Reports that it occurs in Turkey probably refer to Armenian birch mouse, from which it can only be reliably distinguished on the basis of karyotype. The Caucasian birch mouse inhabits the Western Montane Caucasus area, land situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

Fun Fact

Reports that it occurs in Turkey probably refer to Armenian birch mouse (Sicista armenica), from which it can only be reliably distinguished on the basis of karyotype.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

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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