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Card 141/142

Name

Gliridae

dormouse

Framing

Phylum: Chordata

Subphylum: Vertebrata

Class: Mammalia

Subclass: Theria

Infraclass: Eutheria

Order: Rodentia

Family: Gliridae

Habitat

Terrestrial. Generally in wooded areas, although some species are more generalist and also use stony areas.

Feeding

Phytophagous

Distribution

Europe, Asia and Africa

Conservation status

At least the two species present on the Iberian Peninsula do not present significant conservation risks.

Additional information

Small size (head and body length not usually more than 19 cm). Mouse-like in appearance, but with a long, furry tail.

Additional information

Bibliography

- Wilson, D. E., Lacher, T. E. & Mittermeier, R. A., (2016). Handbook of the Mammals of the World Vol. 6: Lagomorphs and Rodents I. Lynx Edicions. Disponible en biblioteca UGR.

- Palomo, L. J., Gisbert, J., & Blanco, J. C. (eds) (2007). Atlas y Libro Rojo de los Mamíferos terrestres de España. Dirección General de Biodiversidad – SECEM-SECEMU. Accesible en: https://www.miteco.gob.es/es/biodiversidad/temas/inventarios-nacionales/inventario-especies-terrestres/inventario-nacional-de-biodiversidad/ieet_mamif_atlas.aspx