Habitat utilized by Pseudomys oralis Thomas (Rodentia: Muridae).

Abstract

Following the rediscovery of Pseudomys oralis in New South Wales in late 1981 efforts were made to increase knowledge of its natural distribution and describe its known habitat. Trapping was carried out on seven state forests and one national park from the Hastings Valley north to the Queensland border. Pseudomys oralis was only captured at two sites. Habitat variables, primarily floristic and structural, were either measured or recorded at two capture sites in New South Wales together with another known site at Emu Creek near Warwick in Queensland. High density of low ground cover and proximity to running water were common to all sites. The limited number of animal captures precluded detailed dietary analysis.