Balochistan forest dormouse

The Balochistan forest dormouse (Dryomys niethammeri) is a species of rodent in the family Gliridae. It is native to Pakistan.

Habitat

The Balochistan forest dormouse is found in juniper forest of Ziarat, however deforestation has caused decrease in their population.

References

• Holden, M. E.. 2005. Family Gliridae. pp. 819–841 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.