Central Short-tailed Mouse
Leggadina forresti
About the Central Short-tailed Mouse
The Forrest's mouse (Leggadina forresti), or desert short-tailed mouse, is a small species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is a widespread but sparsely distributed species found across arid and semi-arid inland Australia, commonly found in tussock grassland, chenopod shrubland, and mulga or savannah woodlands.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Central Short-tailed Mouse?
The scientific name of the Central Short-tailed Mouse is Leggadina forresti.
How many Central Short-tailed Mouse sightings have been recorded?
17 observations of the Central Short-tailed Mouse have been recorded on iNaturalist.
17
observations on iNaturalist
