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wood mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
Least Concern
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About
wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (11 countries).
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Rodentia
(Rodents)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Apodemus
Species
Apodemus sylvaticus
(wood mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón De Campo
French
mulot gris
German
Waldmaus
Similar Species in Apodemus
Alpine Field Mouse
Apodemus alpicola
Least Concern
Caucasus Field Mouse
Apodemus ponticus
Least Concern
Chevrier s Field Mouse
Apodemus chevrieri
Least Concern
Eastern broad-toothed field mouse
Apodemus mystacinus
Least Concern
Herb Field Mouse
Apodemus uralensis
Least Concern
Himalayan Field Mouse
Apodemus pallipes
Least Concern
Hyrcanian Field Mouse
Apodemus hyrcanicus
Near Threatened
Kashmir Field Mouse
Apodemus rusiges
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of wood mouse?
The scientific name of wood mouse is Apodemus sylvaticus. It belongs to the genus Apodemus.
What is the conservation status of wood mouse?
wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does wood mouse live?
wood mouse is found in Found across Europe (11 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Russia, Spain.
What family does wood mouse belong to?
wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) belongs to the genus Apodemus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
Is wood mouse endangered?
No, wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does wood mouse belong to?
wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of wood mouse?
The closest relatives of wood mouse in the genus Apodemus include Alpine Field Mouse, Caucasus Field Mouse, Chevrier s Field Mouse, Eastern broad-toothed field mouse, Herb Field Mouse.
Genus Apodemus — 20 Species
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Alpine Field Mouse
Apodemus alpicola
Caucasus Field Mouse
Apodemus ponticus
Chevrier s Field Mouse
Apodemus chevrieri
Eastern broad-toothed field mouse
Apodemus mystacinus
Herb Field Mouse
Apodemus uralensis
Himalayan Field Mouse
Apodemus pallipes
Hyrcanian Field Mouse
Apodemus hyrcanicus
Kashmir Field Mouse
Apodemus rusiges
Korean Field Mouse
Apodemus peninsulae
Large-eared Field Mouse
Apodemus latronum
Large Japanese Field Mouse
Apodemus speciosus
Nepalese Field Mouse
Apodemus gurkha
Small Japanese Field Mouse
Apodemus argenteus
South China Field Mouse
Apodemus draco
Steppe Field Mouse
Apodemus witherbyi
Striped Field Mouse
Apodemus agrarius
Taiwan Field Mouse
Apodemus semotus
Western Broad-toothed Field Mouse
Apodemus epimelas
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wood mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
yellow-necked mouse, yellow-necked field mouse
Apodemus flavicollis
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