Kellen's African Dormouse
Graphiurus kelleni
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Gliridae
Kellen's African Dormouse.
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Graphiurus kelleni
Category
mammals
Family
Gliridae
Size
Body mass: approximately 10.5 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding kellen's african dormouse in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: scansorial.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: seeds 20%; other/unspecified vertebrates 20%; invertebrates 20%; fruit 20%; endothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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