Gran Canaria Giant Rat

Canariomys tamarani

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Gran Canaria giant rat is an extinct species of murid rodent belonging to the genus Canariomys endemic to the island of Gran Canaria.

Fun Fact

This rodent is known from Holocene to pre-Hispanic fossil remains found at several places on the island of Gran Canaria, the youngest of which have been dated to shortly before the beginning of the Common Era.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain).

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Mammals Species

Abbott's Duiker EN Abbott's Gibbon EN Addax CR African Elephant EN African Forest Elephant CR African Wild Ass CR

Browse all Mammals →