Mammal
Common Malacomys
Malacomys longipes · Muridae · Rodentia
Best monthsJan · May · Julmost records
Records2,271in 7 countries
Most seen inDemocratic Republic of the Congo1,259 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About
Common Malacomys in brief
The common malacomys (Malacomys longipes) is a mammal of the Muridae family — species of mammal.
Across the 7 countries we cover it has 2,271 published records, most of them from Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Uganda. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, May and July.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Democratic Republic of the Congo1,259 records · best Jan, Jul
Gabon378 records · best Mar, Apr
Uganda310 records · best Nov, May
Republic of the Congo159 records · best Sep, Jul
Cameroon92 records · best Mar, Apr
Central African Republic47 records · best May, Oct
Burundi26 records · best Aug, Apr
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All mammals