Ash-colored Oldfield Mouse

Thomasomys cinereus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The ash-colored Oldfield mouse is a species of rodent in the genus Thomasomys. It is found in montane forests of the Department of Cajamarca in northern Peru, at elevations of 1,524 to 3,818 metres. Until 2023, it was thought to be more widely distributed, ranging into southern Ecuador, but these populations are now identified as three separate, closely related species, T. lojapiuranus, T. pagaibambensis, and T. shallqukucha.

Fun Fact

It is found in montane forests of the Department of Cajamarca in northern Peru, at elevations of 1,524 to 3,818 metres (5,000 to 12,526 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in montane forests of the Department of Cajamarca in northern Peru, at elevations of 1,524 to 3,818 metres (5,000 to 12,526 ft).

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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