How has IUCN assessed the species in the genus Mus? (Easy)

B1ab(iii). It occurs in a small area, its population is severely fragmented, and its habitat is degrading.

It occurs in a small area, so a decline in population would make reassessment necessary, if it happens.

B1ab(ii,iii). It occurs in a small area, it is only found in fewer than five locations, its population is severely fragmented, and its habitat is degrading.

It was Data Deficient in 2008, but became Least Concern in 2016.

Habitat loss has made its population decrease. The decrease is continuing and should be monitored.

The Lake Kivu taxon may be a different species and may qualify for a Threatened category.

There is no information about its population, its ecology, and threats to it.

It is only known to exist in a small area of land in the Central African Republic. Its range is likely to be incompletely known, and there is no information on its population and threats to it.

When you say "Hausa mouse", make sure the listener does not misunderstand it! It sounds similar to "house mouse".

It forms an unresolved species complex with Mus musculoides.

The IUCN does not provide any common names for it. It forms an unresolved species complex with the pygmy mouse.

There are still uncertainties of its extent of occurrence, its natural history, and threats to it.

There is very little information about this species.

The common name IUCN provides (Peter's mouse) may be inaccurate. This quiz uses the common name in the Mammal Diversity Database page for the species.

B2ab(iii). It occupies a pretty small area, the population is severely fragmented, and the situation of its habitat continues to degrade.