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hazel dormouse

Muscardinus avellanarius

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Species

Muscardinus avellanarius (hazel dormouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Muscardino

French muscardin

German Haselmaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hazel dormouse?

The scientific name of hazel dormouse is Muscardinus avellanarius. It belongs to the genus Muscardinus.

What is the conservation status of hazel dormouse?

hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hazel dormouse live?

hazel dormouse is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Sweden.

What family does hazel dormouse belong to?

hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) belongs to the genus Muscardinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gliridae.

Is hazel dormouse endangered?

Yes, hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does hazel dormouse belong to?

hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).