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Golden Spiny Mouse

Acomys russatus

Description:

The Golden Spiny Mouse, Acomys russatus, gets its name from the reddish-orange spiny fur that covers it body from head to tail. Its flanks are yellow and its underside is pale. It has gray legs with pale feet and black soles. It is also described as having a small, but distinct white spot under each eye.

Habitat:

dry, hot deserts


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الخليل, מחוז הדרום, Israel

Lat: 31.25, Long: 35.30

Spotted on Jan 5, 2012
Submitted on Jan 5, 2012

Spotted for mission

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