dainty fat mouse

Steatomys cuppedius

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

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.

Quick Facts

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

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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