Long-tailed Pouched Rat

Beamys hindei

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

The lesser hamster-rat or long-tailed pouched rat is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland coastal forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. Oldfield Thomas named it in honor of Sidney Langford Hinde, a British officer and recreational naturalist.

Fun Fact

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland coastal forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland coastal forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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