Desmomys yaldeni
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Desmomys yaldeni faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Ethiopia's highland regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane grassland habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and sheep degrades the grass-dominated ecosystems essential for its survival.
Habitat
Desmomys yaldeni inhabits montane grasslands and moorlands in the Ethiopian Highlands, typically at elevations between 3,000-4,000 meters. The species requires dense grass cover and is associated with Afroalpine vegetation zones characterized by tussock grasses and scattered shrubs.
