Steatomys cuppedius
Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae
The dainty fat mouse is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Fun Fact
It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Senegal.
Habitat
Native to tropical West Africa.
Diet
Eaten for food in some parts of its range but this is not thought to have a significant impact, so the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as "least concern".
Lifespan
To be updated