About Phyllotis darwini (Waterhouse, 1837)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
Darwin's leaf-eared mouse, with the scientific name Phyllotis darwini (Waterhouse, 1837), is a rodent species belonging to the family Cricetidae.
General Ecology and Distribution
This species has a terrestrial lifestyle and is endemic to coastal central and northern Chile, including the Atacama Desert.
Recorded Occurrence Location
Individual members of this species have been recorded in Llanos de Challe National Park, located within the Atacama Desert.
Activity Pattern and Foraging Behavior
As a nocturnal rodent, P. darwini uses different levels of moonlight to assess predation risk, and often adjusts its foraging habits to avoid predators.
