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Graomys is in South America living rodent species from the group of New world . It includes 4 types.
These mouse-like animals reach a head body length of 11 to 17 centimeters, the tail is 12 to 19 centimeters long. Their fur is yellow-brown or gray-brown on the upper side, the belly is white. The tail, which is longer than the body, is hairy and ends in a tassel.
They are native to southern South America, their range extends from Bolivia and central Brazil to central Argentina . They are widespread and live both on the ground and in the trees. Rock crevices, tree hollows or abandoned bird nests serve as shelter. At times they also invade houses. Their diet consists of grasses, grains and fruits.
There are four types, none of which is endangered according to the IUCN :
- Graomys centralis lives in central Argentina and is listed as aseparate speciesfrom G. griseoflavus .
- Graomys domorum is native to southern Bolivia and north-western Argentina.
- Graomys edithae occurs only in northwestern Argentina.
- Graomys griseoflavus is distributed from Bolivia and Brazil to Argentina.
In the past, some of the species were classified as leaf ear mice ( Phyllotis ), but based on current knowledge, they are more likely to be related to the Chaco mice ( Andalgalomys ).
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
- Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .
Web links
- Endangerment level of the individual species in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species .