Beira vs Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Acomys nesiotes

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Cyprus Spiny Mouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Dorcatragus	Acomys
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Acomys nesiotes

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Cyprus Spiny Mouse share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.