- Conservation Status
- Least Concern
- Location
- This species has been recorded from Bamo Mountain in the Garmian area; around Sulaimani Governorate; Haji Omaran and Shaqlawa in Erbil Governorate; and Sarseng and Semel in Duhok Governorate. Governorate: Erbil; Sulaymaniyah; Duhok
- Nearest City
- Erbil
- Coordinates
- 36.190497, 43.890879
It is a nocturnal species. It is both fossorial and arboreal, with excellent climbing and jumping abilities. It builds nests in burrows, trees, or under rocks. The burrows usually have several entrances and contain nest and food storage chambers. It is generally a solitary species, although several individuals may huddle together during winter to conserve heat. It is omnivorous, and its diet mainly consists of seeds, fruits, acorns, buds, and invertebrates.
Project contributors: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed.
Photo Credit: Soran H. Ahmed and Soma I. Majeed