ENEndangered
Mexican Water Mouse
Rheomys mexicanus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Temperate· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in CRICETIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mexican Water Mouse classified as Endangered?
Mexican Water Mouse is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mexican Water Mouse live?
Mexican Water Mouse occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mexican Water Mouse?
The main threats to Mexican Water Mouse are 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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