Wildlifeof China
Chinese Birch Mouse
Rats, Mice, Voles & Porcupines
Photo: James Eaton · CC0
Sicista concolor
Basic stats
Diet
Seeds, fruit and insects
Habitat
Montane forest, meadow and dense scrub
Range
Himalayas, southwestern China and adjoining Asian mountains
Size
Approximately 5–8cm head-and-body length
The Chinese birch mouse is a tiny, long-tailed rodent with a narrow muzzle and soft brownish fur. Unlike jumping mice, it normally moves through vegetation by climbing and short bounds rather than sustained bipedal hopping. Its range extends from the Himalayas into southwestern China and adjoining Asian mountain regions. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It uses montane forest, meadow and dense scrub and feeds on seeds, fruit and insects. The long semiprehensile tail assists movement among stems. Seasonal inactivity or torpor helps the species survive cold periods and reduced winter food availability. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Chinese Birch Mouse eat?
- Seeds, fruit and insects
- What habitat does the Chinese Birch Mouse live in?
- Montane forest, meadow and dense scrub
- Where is the Chinese Birch Mouse found?
- Himalayas, southwestern China and adjoining Asian mountains
- How big is the Chinese Birch Mouse?
- Approximately 5–8cm head-and-body length