Wilson's Spiny Mouse
Acomys wilsoni
Silhouette: Justin Varholick · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusAcomys (Spiny Mice)
- SpeciesAcomys wilsoni (Wilson's Spiny Mouse)
About the Wilson's Spiny Mouse
Wilson's spiny mouse (Acomys wilsoni) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas.Molecular evidence suggests that spiny mice (Acomys) are genetically more closely related to gerbils (Gerbillinae) than they are to actual mice (Muridae) based on their murine morphology. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Wilson's Spiny Mouse in Tsavo East National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo East National Park
East African Gerbil
Gerbilliscus vicinus
Nairobi Grass Rat
Arvicanthis nairobae
Harrington's Gerbil
Taterillus emini
Unstriped Ground Squirrel
Xerus rutilus
Ochre Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus ochraceus
Red Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus palliatus
Naked Mole Rat
Heterocephalus glaber
Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
Zanj Sun Squirrel
Heliosciurus undulatus
Woodland Dormouse
Graphiurus murinus
Kellen's Dormouse
Graphiurus kelleni
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
More parks will be added in future updates.