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SPECIES PROFILE
Spiny Mouse (Acomys minous)
Acomys
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Crete
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Rocky areas
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Rodentia
FAMILY
Muridae
GENUS
Acomys
📋 Description
SIZE
8-12 cm body, 30-60 g
COLORATION
Spiny fur, large eyes
ADAPTATIONS
Spiny protection
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky areas
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Crete
REPRODUCTION
2-5 young, multiple litters
DIET DETAILS
Seeds, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The spiny mouse has stiff spiny fur for protection. It is found only on Crete.
2
It is nocturnal and lives in rocky habitats.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Crete Greece
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for in rocky areas on Crete.
