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Eurasian Forest Dormouse

Dryomys nitedula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Gliridae ›Genus: Dryomys

About

The forest dormouse (Dryomys nitedula) is a species of rodent in the family Gliridae found in eastern Europe, the Balkans and parts of western Central Asia. It is categorized as being of least concern in the IUCN List of Threatened Species due to its wide range and stable population trend. Forest dormice have a diploid count (2n) of 48 chromosomes. Even though this species lives in a variety of geographic locations, its greatest population density is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Forest Dormouse?
The scientific name of Eurasian Forest Dormouse is Dryomys nitedula.
What kingdom does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the family Gliridae.
What genus does Eurasian Forest Dormouse belong to?
Eurasian Forest Dormouse belongs to the genus Dryomys.