Cape Spiny Mouse
Acomys subspinosus
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Mammals
The Cape spiny mouse 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).
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Muridae
- Genus
- Acomys