Short-footed Luzon Tree Rat

Carpomys melanurus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The short-footed Luzon tree rat or greater dwarf cloud rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Philippines, specifically in northern Luzon. Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests. The type specimen was found on Mount Data, in an expedition by Whitehead. It was described by Oldfield Thomas in 1895.

Fun Fact

It is found only in the Philippines, specifically in northern Luzon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is tropical moist montane 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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