Koopman’s Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse

Chiropodomys karlkoopmani

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Koopman's pencil-tailed tree mouse is a species of arboreal rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to Pagai and Siberut islands in the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is tropical primary lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss (logging).

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Pagai and Siberut islands in the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Pagai and Siberut islands in the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of Sumatra in Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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