Northern Birch Mouse
Sicista betulina
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Dipodidae
Genus
Sicista
Species
Sicista betulina
(Northern Birch Mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
RATÓN LISTADO NÓRDICO
French
SICISTE DES BOULEAUX
German
Waldbirkenmaus
Similar Species in Sicista
Altai Birch Mouse
Sicista napaea
Least Concern
Armenian Birch Mouse
Sicista armenica
Critically Endangered
Caucasian Birch Mouse
Sicista caucasica
Near Threatened
Gray Birch Mouse
Sicista pseudonapaea
Data Deficient
Kazbeg Birch Mouse
Sicista kazbegica
Endangered
Klochor Birch Mouse
Sicista kluchorica
Least Concern
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southern birch mouse
Sicista subtilis
Least Concern
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Strand s Birch Mouse
Sicista strandi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Northern Birch Mouse?
The scientific name of Northern Birch Mouse is Sicista betulina. It belongs to the genus Sicista.
What is the conservation status of Northern Birch Mouse?
Northern Birch Mouse (Sicista betulina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Northern Birch Mouse live?
Northern Birch Mouse is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Northern Birch Mouse belong to?
Northern Birch Mouse (Sicista betulina) belongs to the genus Sicista, which is part of the taxonomic family Dipodidae.
Is Northern Birch Mouse endangered?
No, Northern Birch Mouse (Sicista betulina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Northern Birch Mouse belong to?
Northern Birch Mouse (Sicista betulina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Northern Birch Mouse?
The closest relatives of Northern Birch Mouse in the genus Sicista include Altai Birch Mouse, Armenian Birch Mouse, Caucasian Birch Mouse, Gray Birch Mouse, Kazbeg Birch Mouse.
Genus Sicista — 10 Species
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LC
Altai Birch Mouse
Sicista napaea
Armenian Birch Mouse
Sicista armenica
Caucasian Birch Mouse
Sicista caucasica
Gray Birch Mouse
Sicista pseudonapaea
Kazbeg Birch Mouse
Sicista kazbegica
Klochor Birch Mouse
Sicista kluchorica
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LC
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Northern Birch Mouse
Sicista betulina
southern birch mouse
Sicista subtilis
Strand s Birch Mouse
Sicista strandi
Tien Shan Birch Mouse
Sicista tianshanica
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