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The garden dormouse, scientifically named *Eliomys quercinus*, is a species within the genus *Eliomys*. It belongs to the class Mammalia and is also referred to by the common names European Garden Dormouse, Lirón Careto, and Lérot. The species has an IUCN conservation status of Vulnerable, a designation recorded in 2024.
The longest observed lifespan for this organism is 5.5. While specific geographic range details are not provided, the taxon is associated with 1,576 observations. The species is referenced by 111 other encyclopedia articles.
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Species
VulnerableEuropean Garden Dormouse
species
Maximum longevity: 5.5 years (captivity) Observations: One captive animal lived to the age of 5.5 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Encyclopedic overview
The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) is a species of dormouse native to Europe.
Characteristics
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Garden dormouse” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.