Cinnamon-colored Oldfield Mouse

Thomasomys cinnameus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The cinnamon-colored Oldfield mouse, also called the "cinnamon-colored Thomasomys", is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is present in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes from north central Ecuador to southern Colombia, at elevations from 2,400 to 3,800 m. It has terrestrial habits, and has been found in cloud forest and mossy areas. It was formerly considered a subspecies of T. gracilis.

Fun Fact

It is present in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes from north central Ecuador to southern Colombia, at elevations from 2,400 to 3,800 m (7,900 to 12,500 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in cloud forest and mossy areas.

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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