VUVulnerable
Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse
Megadendromus nikolausi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in NESOMYIDAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse classified as Vulnerable?
Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse 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 Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse live?
Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse?
The main threats to Nikolaus's African Climbing Mouse are 2.3, and 7.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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