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SPECIES PROFILE
Rock Mouse (Apodemus mystacinus)
Apodemus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
SE Europe, Middle East
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Rocky areas, maquis
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Apodemus
📋 Description
SIZE
9-12 cm body, 20-40 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Rock-dwelling, good climber
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky areas, maquis
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
SE Europe, Middle East
REPRODUCTION
4-8 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The rock mouse is adapted to rocky terrain and is a good climber.
2
It is common in Mediterranean rocky habitats.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Greek islands
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Look for in rocky areas and maquis.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
