Nyika African Climbing Mouse
Poemys nyikae
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
Nyika African Climbing Mouse.
Poemys nyikae
Category
mammals
Family
Nesomyidae
Size
A robust current species-only adult size range was not resolved in the checked post-split source set.
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding nyika african climbing mouse in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Recorded in moist savanna and highland vegetation, but SANBI notes that fine-scale habitat requirements need further study and modelling.
Diet
Species-specific diet remains insufficiently documented in the checked literature.
Behaviour
When to look
A robust species-specific diel activity schedule was not resolved.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
MalawiSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.