Kreb's fat mouse

Steatomys krebsii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

The Krebs's fat mouse is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Its name honours Georg Ludwig Engelhard Krebs (1792–1844), a German natural history collector in South Africa.

Fun Fact

It is found in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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