Edith's leaf-eared mouse facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Edith's leaf-eared mouse |
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Graomys
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edithae
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The Edith's leaf-eared mouse (scientific name: Graomys edithae) is a small rodent species. It belongs to the Cricetidae family, which includes many types of mice and hamsters. This special mouse is only known to live in Argentina.
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Discovering the Edith's Leaf-Eared Mouse
This unique mouse was first described in 1919 by a scientist named Oldfield Thomas. He was a famous British zoologist who studied many different mammals.
Where Does It Live?
The Edith's leaf-eared mouse has only been found in one specific place in Argentina. It lives in a type of habitat called a montane grassland. "Montane" means it's found in mountains.
High Up in the Mountains
This mouse lives at a very high elevation, about 3,000 meters (which is about 9,800 feet) above sea level. That's higher than many tall mountains! The specific location where it was found is a place called Otro Cerro.
What Does "Data Deficient" Mean?
The Edith's leaf-eared mouse is listed as "Data Deficient" (DD) by the IUCN.
Why Is It Data Deficient?
"Data Deficient" means that scientists don't have enough information about this mouse. They don't know how many of them exist, where else they might live, or if their population is growing or shrinking. More research is needed to understand and protect this rare mouse.
