Moon striped mouse
Species of rodent
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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.[1]
| Moon striped mouse | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Infraclass: | Placentalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Hybomys |
| Species: | H. lunaris |
| Binomial name | |
| Hybomys lunaris (Thomas, 1906) | |
Description
The moon striped mouse ranges from 10 to 16 centimeters (3.9 to 6.3 inches) in body length, with a tail length of 7–13.5 centimeters (2.8–5.3 inches). It weighs 30–70 g (1.1–2.5 oz).[2]
Diet
Reproduction
The moon striped mouse has a gestation period of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young.[2]
