Genus Sicista Higher classification Birch mouse | Phylum Chordata Family Dipodidae Scientific name Sicista caucasica Rank Species | |
Similar Birch mouse, Long‑tailed birch mouse, Mammal, Rodent, Dipodidae | ||
The Caucasian birch mouse (Sicista caucasica) is a species of rodent in the family Dipodidae, that is endemic to Russia. Reports that it occurs in Turkey probably refer to Armenian birch mouse (Sicista armenica), from which it can only be reliably distinguished on the basis of karyotype.
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