Leggadina

Leggadina is a rodent species from the group of Altweltmäuse ( Murinae ). The genus includes two species.

There are very small Altweltmäuse. They reach a body length 6-10 centimeters, the tail is 4 to 7 centimeters remarkably short. The weight of the animals is 15 to 25 grams. The coat is rough, it is yellow-brown to brown and the belly white in color on the back. The head is broad, the muzzle blunt, the ears short and wide.

They inhabit dry areas such as savannas and bush countries in northern and central Australia. They are nocturnal and sleep during the day in burrows, where they build grass nests. Their diet consists of seeds and green parts of plants.

The following types are distinguished:

• Leggadina forresti inhabited large parts of central Australia.
• Leggadina lakedownensis found in northern Australia.

Both types are according to the IUCN " not at risk " ( least concern ).

Systematically, they are part of Pseudomys group, a predominantly Australian Radiation of Altweltmäuse.