Pilliga Mouse
Pseudomys pilligaensis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 26/03/2008
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Data Deficient
Listed since: 12/11/2015
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Poolkoo
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Pilliga Mouse is a small rodent with grey fur and a white belly. Its dark tail ends with a small, black tuft. No specific habitat type has been identified for the Pilliga Mouse as specimens have been captured in different vegetation types within the Pilliga Scrub. The Pilliga Mouse is found in greatest abundance in recently burnt moist gullies with seeds being their main food source.
Threats
The Pilling Mouse is threatened by Exploration, infrastructure construction and infrastructure maintenance associated with coal seam gas activity.