A small rodent endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, characterized by its distinctive ecological adaptation to Mediterranean landscapes and relatively small body size.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Rocky Mediterranean scrublands, grasslands, and forest margins in Spain and Portugal, typically at elevations between 0-1500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Key component of Mediterranean ecosystem food webs, serving as prey for predators and contributing to seed dispersal and soil ecosystem dynamics
Morphology
SKIN COATDense fur, typically brown-gray coloration with slight variations in pigmentation
LIMBS WINGSFour limbs with dexterous paws, adapted for climbing and quick ground movement
HEAD SENSORYPointed snout, large rounded ears, acute hearing and olfactory capabilities
BODY STRUCTURESmall murine rodent, body length 7-10 cm, weight 10-20 grams, slender build with proportionate limbs
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Gerhard Cammerer, Museum Wiesbaden
