Hybomys lunaris (Thomas 1906)

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]

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

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

Reproduction

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

References

• 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.