Reithrodontomys spectabilis
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Cozumel harvest mouse faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to tourism development and infrastructure expansion on Cozumel Island. Hurricane impacts have devastated remaining forest fragments, while introduced predators like cats and rats pose additional pressure on this island endemic. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to any environmental disturbance or habitat modification.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical dry forests and scrubland vegetation on Cozumel Island, Mexico. It prefers dense understory areas with thick leaf litter and fallen logs that provide cover and foraging opportunities.