Island Mouse
Nesomys rufus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyNesomyidae (Nesomyids)
- GenusNesomys (Red Forest Rats)
- SpeciesNesomys rufus (Island Mouse)
11 Verified sightings at Ranomafana National Park From 2019 to 2026
11 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Island Mouse
The island mouse or eastern red forest rat (Nesomys rufus) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Island Mouse in Ranomafana National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Island Mouse in Ranomafana National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Island Mouse sighting in Ranomafana National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Island Mouse in Ranomafana National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Island Mouse in Ranomafana National Park in our monthly data.