Tag: Paramo Oldfield Mouse

Discover the Paramo Oldfield Mouse (Abrothrix andinus), a unique herbivorous rodent thriving in the high-altitude ecosystems of the Andes. With its distinctive features and nocturnal habits, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in seed dispersion and maintaining plant diversity, while its adaptability makes it a key indicator of climate change impacts in its habitat. Explore the fascinating behaviors and conservation challenges facing this exceptional mouse in our comprehensive species description.

Discover the Paramo Oldfield Mouse (Abrothrix andinus), a unique herbivorous rodent thriving in the high-altitude ecosystems of the Andes. With its distinctive features and nocturnal habits, this vulnerable species plays a crucial role in seed dispersion and maintaining plant diversity, while its adaptability makes it a key indicator of climate change impacts in its habitat. Explore the fascinating behaviors and conservation challenges facing this exceptional mouse in our comprehensive species description.