Watercolor illustration of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys gliroides)

Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse

Chiropodomys gliroides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Indomalaiische Pinselschwanz-Baummaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
The scientific name of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse is Chiropodomys gliroides. It belongs to the genus Chiropodomys.
What is the conservation status of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys gliroides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse belong to?
Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys gliroides) belongs to the genus Chiropodomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
Is Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse endangered?
No, Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys gliroides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse belong to?
Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys gliroides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
The closest relatives of Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse in the genus Chiropodomys include Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Koopman s Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Lesser Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Gray-bellied Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Palawan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse.

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