Ceylon Spiny Mouse
Mus fernandoni
Endangered
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The Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) is a species in the genus Mus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
EN
Endangered
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Mus
(House Mice)
Species
Mus fernandoni
(Ceylon Spiny Mouse)
Similar Species in Mus
Fawn-colored Mouse
Mus cervicolor
Least Concern
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house mouse
Mus musculus
Least Concern
Little Indian Field Mouse
Mus booduga
Least Concern
Macedonian Mouse
Mus macedonicus
Least Concern
Mayor s Mouse
Mus mayori
Vulnerable
Mound-building Mouse
Mus spicilegus
Least Concern
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Ryukyu Mouse
Mus caroli
Least Concern
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Western Mediterranean Mouse
Mus spretus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Ceylon Spiny Mouse?
The scientific name of Ceylon Spiny Mouse is Mus fernandoni. It belongs to the genus Mus.
What is the conservation status of Ceylon Spiny Mouse?
Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Ceylon Spiny Mouse belong to?
Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) belongs to the genus Mus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
Is Ceylon Spiny Mouse endangered?
Yes, Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ceylon Spiny Mouse belong to?
Ceylon Spiny Mouse (Mus fernandoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ceylon Spiny Mouse?
The closest relatives of Ceylon Spiny Mouse in the genus Mus include Fawn-colored Mouse, house mouse, Little Indian Field Mouse, Macedonian Mouse, Mayor s Mouse.
Genus Mus — 9 Species
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EN
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Ceylon Spiny Mouse
Mus fernandoni
Fawn-colored Mouse
Mus cervicolor
house mouse
Mus musculus
Little Indian Field Mouse
Mus booduga
Macedonian Mouse
Mus macedonicus
Mayor s Mouse
Mus mayori
Mound-building Mouse
Mus spicilegus
Ryukyu Mouse
Mus caroli
Western Mediterranean Mouse
Mus spretus
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