Matthey's mouse (Mus mattheyi) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. Matthey's mouse was first described by Francis Petter (1923–2012) in 1969 and was named after Robert Matthey (1900–1982).

It is found in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, Togo, and possibly also in Benin, Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.

Its natural habitat is moist savanna.

References

  1. ^ Granjon, L. (2016). "Mus mattheyi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T13968A22404270. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T13968A22404270.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.