Explore Map Collection

Check out our basemaps

Print a Map Plus

Generate a high-quality PDF

Discover local flora, fauna, geology, and more

Local Flora & Fauna

Learn the ecology of your area

Learn the geologic formation at your feet

Get Started or Sign In

Start Free Trial to View Full Spiny Mouse Map

Rock Formations

Measure

Copyright © Natural Atlas | Roads, Buildings © OSM Contributors | Data Sources

Topo

Ecoregions

Public Lands

...

BASEMAPS

Default Weather

Temperature

Smoke

...

WEATHER

View All Photos

Spiny Mice

Acomys (genus), “The Spiny Mice”

On the Web

On Wikipedia

The term spiny mouse refers to any species of rodent within the genus Acomys. Similar in appearance to mice of the genus Mus, spiny mice are small mammals with bare, scaled tails. However, their coats are endowed with unusually stiff guard hairs similar to the spines of a hedgehog; this trait is the source of the common name, spiny mouse. Despite their anatomic similarity to members of the genus Mus, genetic evidence suggests that the African spiny mice may be more closely related to gerbils than to common mice.

Read More on Wikipedia

Your Checklist

You have noted 0 Spiny Mice

Learn How to Take A Field Note

Range Map

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Range Maps show field notes recorded by Natural Atlas contributors and other datasets via GBIF.org

Join Natural Atlas to keep track of the Spiny Mice you see on your outings.

Join Natural Atlas

Already have an account?

Top Observers

Tip

There aren’t any top observers right now. Be the first by noting a Spiny Mouse out in the field.

Spiny Mice

Spiny Mice

Spiny Mice