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SPECIES PROFILE
Algerian Mouse (Mus spretus)
Mus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Iberian Peninsula, N Africa
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Mediterranean scrub
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Mus
📋 Description
SIZE
7-10 cm body, 10-20 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown
ADAPTATIONS
Adapted to dry conditions
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mediterranean scrub
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Iberian Peninsula, N Africa
REPRODUCTION
5-10 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Algerian mouse is native to the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa.
2
It is well adapted to dry habitats.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Doñana Spain
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Look for in Mediterranean scrub.
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Year-round
