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Cape spiny mouse
Conservation status
Cape spiny mouse
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Acomys
Species:
A. subspinosus
Binomial name
Acomys subspinosus
(Waterhouse, 1838)
Map
  Extant (resident)

The Cape spiny mouse (Acomys subspinosus) is a murid rodent found in the Western Cape province of South Africa. They have a dorsal covering of spiny hairs with dark grey-brown colouration, and a white underbelly. The Cape spiny mouse has large eyes and ears and a scaly, nearly bald tail that is brittle and can break off readily either as a whole or in part if it is caught. Their total length is 17 cm (6.7 in), with an 8 cm (3.1 in) tail, and they typically weigh 22 g (0.78 oz).

  1. ^ Palmer, G.; Midgley, J.; Pence, G.; Avery, M. (2017). "Acomys subspinosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T275A110016981. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T275A110016981.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.

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