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Calomyscus bailwardi

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Taxonomy [top]

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family
ANIMALIA CHORDATA MAMMALIA RODENTIA CALOMYSCIDAE

Scientific Name: Calomyscus bailwardi
Species Authority: Thomas, 1905
Common Name/s:
English – Mouse-like Hamster
Taxonomic Notes: There are records attributed to C. bailwardi in far southeastern Turkey (Hakkari Province), however these were identified prior to revision of the genus and must be verified (M. Sozen pers. comm.).

Assessment Information [top]

Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern     ver 3.1
Year Published: 2008
Assessor/s: Shenbrot, G., Kryštufek, B. & Yigit, N.
Reviewer/s: Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) & Temple, H. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)
Justification:
Assessed as Least Concern as it has a relatively wide distribution and its habitat is not under threat.
History:
1996 – Lower Risk/least concern

Geographic Range [top]

Range Description: The species is found in Iran. A single specimen collected in southeastern Turkey may belong to this species, but this requires taxonomic confirmation.
Countries:
Native:
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Presence uncertain:
Turkey
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Population [top]

Population: Unknown.
Population Trend: Unknown

Habitat and Ecology [top]

Habitat and Ecology: Relatively little is known about its ecology. The species is found in barren, dry and rocky mountainsides with little vegetation. The breeding season is long with early pregnancy observed from October to November, two litters per year is usual (Harrison and Bates 1991).
Systems: Terrestrial

Threats [top]

Major Threat(s): No major threats are known.

Conservation Actions [top]

Conservation Actions: The species has been recorded in protected areas. More information is needed on distribution, population status and trends.
Citation: Shenbrot, G., Kryštufek, B. & Yigit, N. 2008. Calomyscus bailwardi. In: IUCN 2011. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 25 May 2012.
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