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Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula)
Dryomys
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Deciduous forest
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Gliridae
GENUS
Dryomys
📋 Description
SIZE
8-12 cm body + tail, 30-60 g
COLORATION
Grey-brown, dark eye mask
ADAPTATIONS
Good climber
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Deciduous forest
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
3-6 young, 1-2 litters per year
DIET DETAILS
Fruits, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The forest dormouse has a distinctive dark mask around the eyes.
2
It is nocturnal and arboreal.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Greek forests
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for in deciduous forests.
