vs Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Cuphophyllus atlanticus compared with Acomys nesiotes

Key Differences

• is Endangered while Cyprus Spiny Mouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Hygrophoraceae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Cuphophyllus	Acomys
Species	Cuphophyllus atlanticus	Acomys nesiotes

Conservation Status

EN — Endangered

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.