Balochistan forest dormouse
The Balochistan forest dormouse (Dryomys niethammeri) is a species of rodent in the family Gliridae. It is endemic to Pakistan. It is an endangered animal.
| Balochistan forest dormouse | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Gliridae |
| Genus: | Dryomys |
| Species: | D. niethammeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Dryomys niethammeri Holden, 1996 | |
Habitat
The Balochistan forest dormouse is found in juniper forest of Ziarat, however deforestation has caused decrease in their population.[1]
References
- Javed, Moneeba (February 28, 2019). "Endangered Species of Balochistan". voiceofbalochistan.pk. Voice of Balochistan. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
- Gippoliti, S. 2002. Dryomys niethammeri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 29 July 2007.
- Holden, M. E.. 2005. Family Gliridae. pp. 819–841 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.
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