Southern Spiny Pocket Mouse
Heteromys australis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyHeteromyidae (Kangaroo Rats and Pocket Mice)
- GenusHeteromys (Spiny Pocket Mice)
- SpeciesHeteromys australis (Southern Spiny Pocket Mouse)
1 Verified sightings at Los Nevados National Natural Park From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️🌙 Day & Night When it's spotted Active throughout day and night
About the Southern Spiny Pocket Mouse
The southern spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys australis) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Spiny Pocket Mouse in Los Nevados National Natural Park
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Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.