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 | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Hybomys |
| Species: | H. lunaris
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| Binomial name | |
| Hybomys lunaris (Thomas, 1906)
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Description edit
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 edit
The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seeds.[2]
Reproduction edit
The moon striped mouse has a gestation period of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Hybomys lunaris (Moon Striped Mouse, Ruwenzori Hybomys)". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
- ^ a b c Grzimek, Bernhard (1990). Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals Volume 3. McGraw-Hill Publishing company. ISBN 9780079095084.
- Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1331. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
- Van der Straeten, E. & Kerbis Peterhans, J. 2004. Hybomys lunaris. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
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