Wildlifeof China
Sichuan Dormouse
Rats, Mice, Voles & Porcupines
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Chaetocauda sichuanensis
Basic stats
Habitat
Cool montane forest
Range
Sichuan, China
Size
Approximately 9cm head-and-body length
The Sichuan dormouse is a small arboreal rodent known from montane forest in Sichuan, China. It is the only living species assigned to Chaetocauda and has soft fur, a dark facial mask and a long, densely haired tail. The few documented specimens indicate a head-and-body length of roughly 9cm. Published species-level information on its diet, reproduction and daily behaviour remains very limited. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Sichuan Dormouse live in?
- Cool montane forest
- Where is the Sichuan Dormouse found?
- Sichuan, China
- How big is the Sichuan Dormouse?
- Approximately 9cm head-and-body length