A dormouse of North Africa. Its dark eye mask and yellowish-brown back are distinctive features.
Dark markings surround the large eyes, the cheeks are white, the back is yellowish to reddish brown, and the underside is white to grey.
It is nocturnal and often climbs in trees, feeding on fruit, seeds, eggs and insects. Hibernation can depend on local conditions.
Breeding usually occurs in spring and sometimes in autumn.
IUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global