Kakadu pebble-mound mouse

Pseudomys calabyi is a rodent of the genus Australian mice. This species was discovered in 1973 and 1987 scientifically described. The specific epithet honors the Australian biologist John Henry Calaby ( 1922-1998 ).

Features

Pseudomys calabyi reaches a head-body length of 75-95 mm, a tail length of 70 to 95 mm, a Hinterfußlänge 17-19 mm, an ear length of 13 mm to 14 mm and a weight of 15-24 g The females four abdominal teats. The head is long and flat. The top and face are gray-brown. The skull is gray. The flanks and rump are sand color. The underside of his chin, the muzzle sides and top of the feet are white. The eyes are large. The tail is pinkish brown with black hair along the top.

Occurrence

Pseudomys calabyi is only from the headwaters of the South Alligator River and the Mary River in the south of Kakadu National Park and the Litchfield National Park in Australia's Northern Territory known

Habitat

Pseudomys calabyi inhabited gravel slopes with woodland, which is dominated by trees such as Eucalyptus and Eucalyptus dichromophloia tintinnans and high-growing grasses.

Way of life

Little is known about the life of Pseudomys calabyi. The species examined in buildings shelter whose inputs are surrounded by pebbles and sealed later with small gravel hills. In animals in captivity seven litters with 22 boys were recorded over a period of nine months. The diet consists mainly of grass seeds.

Status

Pseudomys calabyi is limited to a fairly small area of ​​distribution. The IUCN classified the species in the category " endangered" ( vulnerable ). The main hazards are fires.