Andinomys

Andean mouse

Andean mouse

Species of rodent


The Andean mouse (Andinomys edax) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is the only species in the genus Andinomys. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Quick Facts Andean mouse Temporal range: Pleistocene to Recent, Conservation status ...

References

  1. Dunnum, J.; Vargas, J.; Bernal, N.; Zeballos, H.; Vivar, E.; Patterson, B.Ê; Pardinas, U.; D'Elia, G. & Jayat, J. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Andinomys edax". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T1271A115055921. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T1271A22345494.en. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  • Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. pp. 894–1531 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.



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