Nordmann's Birch Mouse

Sicista loriger

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Dipodidae

About

Nordmann's birch mouse is a species of birch mouse in the family Sminthidae. It is named after Finnish biologist Alexander von Nordmann. It is native to eastern and southeastern Europe.

Fun Fact

It is named after Finnish biologist Alexander von Nordmann.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to the western portion of the Pontic–Caspian steppe, where it is known only from a few isolated populations in southern Ukraine, west Belgorod in Russia, and eastern Romania.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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