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Sanborn s Akodont

Sanborn s Akodont

Chile
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Status
Near Threatened

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Ocean, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
wild seeds, nuts, tender roots, and vegetation grains

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. Sanborn’s Soft-haired Mouse is terrestrial.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Sanborn s Akodont is officially designated as Near Threatened. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, ocean, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of wild seeds, nuts, tender roots, and vegetation grains. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 3 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Sanborn s Akodont.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeChile
Habitat RangeForest, Ocean, Mountain
Lifespan3 Yrs
StatusNear Threatened
ScientificAbrothrix sanborni
Registry Info
Lifespan3 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCricetidae