Stumble this page!Goldman's water mouse
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Sigmodontinae
Species : Rheomys raptor
The Goldman's water mouse is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the Goldman
A young / baby of a Goldman is called a 'pinkie, kitten or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A Goldman group is called a 'nest, colony, harvest, horde or mischief'.
Facts about the Goldman's water mouse
Goldman's Water Mouse or Rheomys raptor is listed on the IUCN Red list (1996) as Lower Risk/Least Concern . (Full text)