Moon striped mouse

Moon striped mouse

Ruwenzori hybomys

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Hybomys lunaris

The moon striped mouse or Ruwenzori hybomys (Hybomys lunaris ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.

Appearance

The moon striped mouse ranges from 10 to 16 centimeters (4-6.4 inches) in body length, with a tail length of 7–13.5 centimeters (2.8-5.4 inches). It weighs 30-70 grams (1-2.5 ounces).

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Diet and Nutrition

The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seeds.

Mating Habits

The moon striped mouse has a gestation period of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young.

References

1. Moon striped mouse Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_striped_mouse
2. Moon striped mouse on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/10280/115096572

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