Water Mouse

Xeromys myoides

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Xeromys myoides, also known as the water mouse, marine mouse, mangrove mouse, false water rat, manngay and yirrkoo, is a species of rodent native to waterways of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Fun Fact

Thomas recognised an affinity with the species Hydromys chrysogaster, the water-rat found in Australia and New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the central and southern parts of Queensland, North Stradbroke Island off the coast of Southeast Queensland, Melville Island, and southwest Western Province, Papua New Guinea.

Diet

Diet consists of invertebrates such as crabs, small mud lobsters, marine shellfish, snails and worms.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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