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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: The range of this largely South Asian species is difficult to define, as it is often confused with Mus terricolor. It has been recorded widely in India Sri Lanka, eastern Pakistan, southern Nepal, Bangladesh (although distribution here is unclear) and central Myanmar. It is found from sea level up to 4,000 m asl elevation (Molur et al. 2005).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Bangladesh; India; Myanmar; Nepal; Pakistan; Sri Lanka
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: >2000
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 4000
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Population [top]
Population: It is reported to be a common and abundant species in India. It is also abundant in Myanmar (K. Aplin pers. comm.).
Current Population Trend: Stable
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species is common in ricefields and other irrigated croplands in India. It occurs in tropical and subtropical dry deciduous forests (Molur et al. 2005). In Myanmar, it lives in drier, sandy habitat and scrubby areas, and is a serious pest in cropland areas (such as peanut crops).
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): There are no major threats to the species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It is listed in the Schedule V (considered as vermin) of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. It occurs in several protected areas. There is a need for taxonomic studies to conclusively determine the distribution of Mus booduga and the similar Mus terricolor.
Citation: Aplin, K., Molur, S. & Nameer, P.O. 2008. Mus booduga. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T13953A4370310. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T13953A4370310.en. Downloaded on 24 August 2016.
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