Moon striped mouse

The moon striped mouse or Ruwenzori hybomys (Hybomys lunaris) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.^[1]

Moon striped mouse
Conservation status
Vulnerable  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Rodentia
Family:	Muridae
Genus:	Hybomys
Species:	H. lunaris
Binomial name
Hybomys lunaris (Thomas, 1906)

Description

The moon striped mouse ranges from 10 to 16 centimeters (3.9 to 6.3 inches) in body length, with a tail length of 7–13.5 centimeters (2.8–5.3 inches). It weighs 30–70 g (1.1–2.5 oz).^[2]

Diet

The moon striped mouse feeds on a wide array of food, including insects, fruits, and seeds.^[2]

Reproduction

The moon striped mouse has a gestation period of 28–29 days, and gives birth to 2-3 young.^[2]