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Hybomys
''Hybomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area .... It contains the following species: * Eisentraut's striped mouse (''Hybomys badius'') * Father Basilio's striped mouse (''Hybomys basilii'') * Moon striped mouse (''Hybomys lunaris'') * Miller's striped mouse (''Hybomys planifrons'') * Temminck's striped mouse (''Hybomys trivirgatus'') * Peters's striped mouse (''Hybomys univittatus'') References * Rodent genera Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys
''Hybomys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Africa Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area .... It contains the following species: * Eisentraut's striped mouse (''Hybomys badius'') * Father Basilio's striped mouse (''Hybomys basilii'') * Moon striped mouse (''Hybomys lunaris'') * Miller's striped mouse (''Hybomys planifrons'') * Temminck's striped mouse (''Hybomys trivirgatus'') * Peters's striped mouse (''Hybomys univittatus'') References * Rodent genera Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Lunaris
The moon striped mouse or Ruwenzori hybomys (''Hybomys lunaris'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description The moon striped mouse ranges from 10 to 16 centimeters (4-6.4 inches) in body length, with a tail length of 7–13.5 centimeters (2.8-5.4 inches). It weighs 30-70 grams (1-2.5 ounces). Diet The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seeds. Reproduction The moon striped mouse has a gestation period In mammals, pregnancy is the period of reproduction during which a female carries one or more live offspring from implantation in the uterus through gestation. It begins when a fertilized zygote implants in the female's uterus, and ends once it ... of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young. References * * Van der Straeten, E. & Kerbis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moon Striped Mouse
The moon striped mouse or Ruwenzori hybomys (''Hybomys lunaris'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Description The moon striped mouse ranges from 10 to 16 centimeters (4-6.4 inches) in body length, with a tail length of 7–13.5 centimeters (2.8-5.4 inches). It weighs 30-70 grams (1-2.5 ounces). Diet The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seed A seed is an embryonic plant enclosed in a protective outer covering, along with a food reserve. The formation of the seed is a part of the process of reproduction in seed plants, the spermatophytes, including the gymnosperm and angiospe ...s. Reproduction The moon striped mouse has a gestation period of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young. References * * Van der Straeten, E. & Ker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Badius
Eisentraut's striped mouse or Eisentraut's hybomys (''Hybomys badius'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References *Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. pp. 894–1531 ''in'' Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. * Van der Straeten, E. 2004.Hybomys eisentrauti 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1936 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Wilfred Hudson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eisentraut's Striped Mouse
Eisentraut's striped mouse or Eisentraut's hybomys (''Hybomys badius'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References *Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. pp. 894–1531 ''in'' Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. * Van der Straeten, E. 2004.Hybomys eisentrauti 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1936 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Wilfred Hudso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Temminck's Striped Mouse
Temminck's striped mouse or West African hybomys (''Hybomys trivirgatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References * * Van der Straeten, E. & Decher, J. 2004.Hybomys trivirgatus 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1853 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Basilii
Father Basilio's striped mouse or Bioko hybomys (''Hybomys basilii'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References * Hybomys Rodents of Africa Endemic fauna of Equatorial Guinea Mammals described in 1965 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Planifrons
Miller's striped mouse or the Liberian forest hybomys (''Hybomys planifrons'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial f .... References Sources * Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1900 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Trivirgatus
Temminck's striped mouse or West African hybomys (''Hybomys trivirgatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References * * Van der Straeten, E. & Decher, J. 2004.Hybomys trivirgatus 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1853 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hybomys Univittatus
Peters's striped mouse or Peters's hybomys (''Hybomys univittatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial f .... References Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1876 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peters's Striped Mouse
Peters's striped mouse or Peters's hybomys (''Hybomys univittatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest Montane ecosystems are found on the slopes of mountains. The alpine climate in these regions strongly affects the ecosystem because temperatures fall as elevation increases, causing the ecosystem to stratify. This stratification is a crucial .... References Hybomys Rodents of Africa Mammals described in 1876 Taxa named by Wilhelm Peters Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Basilio's Striped Mouse
Father Basilio's striped mouse or Bioko hybomys (''Hybomys basilii'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References * Hybomys Rodents of Africa Endemic fauna of Equatorial Guinea Mammals described in 1965 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |