Ryukyu Mouse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

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 caroli (Ryukyu Mouse)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Liuqiu Xiaojiashu

Similar Species in Mus

Fawn-colored Mouse

Mus cervicolor

Least Concern

Mound-building Mouse

Mus spicilegus

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ryukyu Mouse?

The scientific name of Ryukyu Mouse is Mus caroli. It belongs to the genus Mus.

What is the conservation status of Ryukyu Mouse?

Ryukyu Mouse (Mus caroli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ryukyu Mouse live?

Ryukyu Mouse is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Ryukyu Mouse belong to?

Ryukyu Mouse (Mus caroli) belongs to the genus Mus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Ryukyu Mouse endangered?

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

What kingdom does Ryukyu Mouse belong to?

Ryukyu Mouse (Mus caroli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Ryukyu Mouse?

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