Apeco Oldfield Mouse

Thomasomys apeco

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The Apeco Oldfield mouse is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is known only from a single locality in north central Peru, which includes Rio Abiseo National Park, where it was found in cloud forest at an elevation of 3300 m. The species name comes from the acronym for the Asociacion Peruana para la Conservacion de la Naturaleza. It is among the largest members of the genus.

Fun Fact

It is among the largest members of the genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in cloud forest at an elevation of 3300 m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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