VUVulnerable
Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse
Myomimus roachi
DecliningENEUENEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roach's_mouse-tailed_dormouse
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in GLIRIDAE
Threatened in Bulgaria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse classified as Vulnerable?
Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse live?
Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse occurs in Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse?
The main threats to Roach's Mouse-tailed Dormouse are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 7.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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