Setzer’s mouse-tailed dormouse  (Myomimus setzeri)

Threats

Suitable habitat for this little-known dormouse is already limited, and is believed to be declining (2). Agricultural expansion, overgrazing, over-harvesting of woody plants for fuel, and military operations are just some of the human activities that may be having a detrimental impact on the dormouse’s habitat (5).

Conservation

There are no known conservation measures currently in place for this species.

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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