Andean Altiplano Mouse

Abrothrix andina

"Abrothrix andina", also known as the Andean Altiplano mouse or Andean akodont, is a species of rodent in the genus "Abrothrix" of family Cricetidae. It is found in the Altiplano habitat of the Andes from central Peru through Bolivia, south to Argentina and Chile.
Andean Altiplano Mouse (Abrothrix andina) Embalse El Yeso, Santiago, Chile. 10 feb 2024 Abrothrix andina,Chile,Geotagged,Summer

Behavior

"Abrothrix andina" is active throughout the year despite seasonal changes.

Habitat

"Abrothrix andinus" is a small mammal that is active throughout the Andes. The environment consists of small shrubs and is categorizes as having dry summers and snowy winters.

Food

"Abrothrix andina" primarily eats small shrubs during the summer and shrubs and insects during the winters During extreme temperature changes, the gut morphology changes and energy expenditure changes.
For example, their metabolic rate may increase by 36.6% during the winter. Their body mass has shown to fluctuate throughout the seasons, as well. Their diet has shown behaviors that exhibit hyperphagy.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderRodentia
FamilyCricetidae
GenusAbrothrix
SpeciesA. andina
Photographed in
Chile