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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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Hybomys
Species:
H. lunaris
Binomial name
Hybomys lunaris
(Thomas, 1906)

Description

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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

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The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seeds.[2]

Reproduction

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

References

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  1. ^ a b Kennerley, R.; Kerbis Peterhans, J. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Hybomys lunaris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T10280A115096572. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T10280A22434905.en. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Grzimek, Bernhard (1990). Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals Volume 3. McGraw-Hill Publishing company. ISBN 9780079095084.