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Wilson s Spiny mouse
Acomys wilsoni
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Acomys
Species
Acomys wilsoni
(Wilson s Spiny mouse)
Names in Other Languages
German
Wilson-Stachelmaus
Similar Species in Acomys
Cape Spiny Mouse
Acomys subspinosus
Least Concern
Crete Spiny Mouse
Acomys minous
Data Deficient
Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Acomys nesiotes
Data Deficient
Eastern Spiny Mouse
Acomys dimidiatus
Least Concern
Fiery Spiny Mouse
Acomys ignitus
Least Concern
Golden Spiny Mouse
Acomys russatus
Least Concern
Gray Spiny Mouse
Acomys cineraceus
Least Concern
Johan s Spiny Mouse
Acomys johannis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Wilson s Spiny mouse?
The scientific name of Wilson s Spiny mouse is Acomys wilsoni. It belongs to the genus Acomys.
What is the conservation status of Wilson s Spiny mouse?
Wilson s Spiny mouse (Acomys wilsoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Wilson s Spiny mouse belong to?
Wilson s Spiny mouse (Acomys wilsoni) belongs to the genus Acomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
Is Wilson s Spiny mouse endangered?
No, Wilson s Spiny mouse (Acomys wilsoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wilson s Spiny mouse belong to?
Wilson s Spiny mouse (Acomys wilsoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Wilson s Spiny mouse?
The closest relatives of Wilson s Spiny mouse in the genus Acomys include Cape Spiny Mouse, Crete Spiny Mouse, Cyprus Spiny Mouse, Eastern Spiny Mouse, Fiery Spiny Mouse.
Genus Acomys — 17 Species
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Cape Spiny Mouse
Acomys subspinosus
Crete Spiny Mouse
Acomys minous
Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Acomys nesiotes
Eastern Spiny Mouse
Acomys dimidiatus
Fiery Spiny Mouse
Acomys ignitus
Golden Spiny Mouse
Acomys russatus
Gray Spiny Mouse
Acomys cineraceus
Johan s Spiny Mouse
Acomys johannis
Kemp's spiny mouse
Acomys kempi
Louise s Spiny Mouse
Acomys louisae
Mullah Spiny Mouse
Acomys mullah
Percival's spiny mouse
Acomys percivali
Seurat s Spiny Mouse
Acomys seurati
Southern African Spiny Mouse
Acomys spinosissimus
Turkish Spiny Mouse
Acomys cilicicus
Western Saharan Spiny mouse
Acomys airensis
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Wilson s Spiny mouse
Acomys wilsoni
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