Mound-building Mouse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Mus (House Mice)

Species

Mus spicilegus (Mound-building Mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ratón De Las Estepas

French Souris Des Steppes

Similar Species in Mus

Fawn-colored Mouse

Mus cervicolor

Least Concern

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house mouse

Mus musculus

Least Concern

Macedonian Mouse

Mus macedonicus

Least Concern

Mayor s Mouse

Mus mayori

Vulnerable

Little Indian Field Mouse

Mus booduga

Least Concern

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Western Mediterranean Mouse

Mus spretus

Least Concern

Ceylon Spiny Mouse

Mus fernandoni

Endangered

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Ryukyu Mouse

Mus caroli

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mound-building Mouse?

The scientific name of Mound-building Mouse is Mus spicilegus. It belongs to the genus Mus.

What is the conservation status of Mound-building Mouse?

Mound-building Mouse (Mus spicilegus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mound-building Mouse belong to?

Mound-building Mouse (Mus spicilegus) belongs to the genus Mus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Mound-building Mouse endangered?

No, Mound-building Mouse (Mus spicilegus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mound-building Mouse belong to?

Mound-building Mouse (Mus spicilegus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Mound-building Mouse?

The closest relatives of Mound-building Mouse in the genus Mus include Fawn-colored Mouse, house mouse, Macedonian Mouse, Mayor s Mouse, Little Indian Field Mouse.