Soft-furred Akodont
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Soft-furred Akodont

Akodon mollis

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_grass_mouse

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Soft-furred Akodont faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable temperature and precipitation zones upslope, reducing available habitat area. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the understory vegetation critical for this species' foraging and nesting requirements.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Soft-furred Akodont inhabits montane cloud forests and humid grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It prefers areas with dense understory vegetation and is often found in forest edges, clearings with secondary growth, and adjacent páramo grasslands.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Soft-furred Akodont classified as Endangered?
Soft-furred Akodont 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. The Soft-furred Akodont faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further fragmented its montane forest habitat, while climate change is shifting suitable temperature and precipitation zones upslope, reducing available habitat area. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the understory vegetation critical for this species' foraging and nesting requirements.
Where does Soft-furred Akodont live?
Soft-furred Akodont 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 Soft-furred Akodont?
The main threats to Soft-furred Akodont are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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