Crete Spiny Mouse
Acomys minous
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="crete-spiny-mouse"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Greece.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Rodentia
(kemiriciler)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Acomys
Species
Acomys minous
(Crete Spiny Mouse)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Ratón Espinoso De Creta
French
Souris Épineuse De Crete
German
Kreta-Stachelmaus
Similar Species in Acomys
Kıbrıs Dikenlifaresi
Acomys nesiotes
Data Deficient
Golden Spiny Mouse
Acomys russatus
Least Concern
Louise s Spiny Mouse
Acomys louisae
Least Concern
Mullah Spiny Mouse
Acomys mullah
Least Concern
Kemp's spiny mouse
Acomys kempi
Least Concern
Gray Spiny Mouse
Acomys cineraceus
Least Concern
Percival's spiny mouse
Acomys percivali
Least Concern
Fiery Spiny Mouse
Acomys ignitus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Crete Spiny Mouse?
The scientific name of Crete Spiny Mouse is Acomys minous. It belongs to the genus Acomys.
What is the conservation status of Crete Spiny Mouse?
Crete Spiny Mouse (Acomys minous) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crete Spiny Mouse live?
Crete Spiny Mouse is found in Found in Greece.. Countries include Greece.
What family does Crete Spiny Mouse belong to?
Crete Spiny Mouse (Acomys minous) belongs to the genus Acomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
What kingdom does Crete Spiny Mouse belong to?
Crete Spiny Mouse (Acomys minous) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Crete Spiny Mouse?
The closest relatives of Crete Spiny Mouse in the genus Acomys include Kıbrıs Dikenlifaresi, Golden Spiny Mouse, Louise s Spiny Mouse, Mullah Spiny Mouse, Kemp's spiny mouse.
Genus Acomys — 17 Species
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Kıbrıs Dikenlifaresi
Acomys nesiotes
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Crete Spiny Mouse
Acomys minous
Golden Spiny Mouse
Acomys russatus
Louise s Spiny Mouse
Acomys louisae
Mullah Spiny Mouse
Acomys mullah
Kemp's spiny mouse
Acomys kempi
Gray Spiny Mouse
Acomys cineraceus
Percival's spiny mouse
Acomys percivali
Fiery Spiny Mouse
Acomys ignitus
Southern African Spiny Mouse
Acomys spinosissimus
Turkish Spiny Mouse
Acomys cilicicus
Western Saharan Spiny mouse
Acomys airensis
Wilson s Spiny mouse
Acomys wilsoni
Johan s Spiny Mouse
Acomys johannis
Seurat s Spiny Mouse
Acomys seurati
Cape Spiny Mouse
Acomys subspinosus
Eastern Spiny Mouse
Acomys dimidiatus
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