The northern hopping mouse (Notomys aquilo) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

There have two former sightings in inland central Arnhem Land and in Cape York in Queensland 120 years ago, both single recordings.

It consumes seeds and sometimes other plant material and invertebrates.The mouse hops, leaving bipedal tracks.

[8] Threats to this species include habitat alteration, such as changes in the fire regime and the effects of livestock.

Feral cats watch the burrows and may consume several individuals in a night.