Andean vesper mouse
The Andean vesper mouse (Calomys lepidus) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
| Andean vesper mouse | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Cricetidae |
| Subfamily: | Sigmodontinae |
| Genus: | Calomys |
| Species: | C. lepidus |
| Binomial name | |
| Calomys lepidus (Thomas, 1884) | |
Andean vesper mice are typically found at high elevations in the altiplano region. Due to their location, there are very few studies about them.
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