Hastings River Mouse

About

A native rodent found only in scattered high-altitude sites across northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, up to 1200m elevation. Main Range National Park's fauna section lists it among the threatened mammals recorded in the park.

How to spot it

Slightly larger than most native mice, roughly 145mm head-body length with a similarly long tail and greyish-brown fur. Distinguishing it from introduced rodents in the field is difficult and best left to trapping surveys - most hikers will never see one, but its presence is a strong indicator of high-quality, undisturbed forest.

Found in

• Main Range National Park