Forest Giant Pouched Rat

Cricetomys emini

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

Emin's pouched rat, also known as the African pouched rat, is a large rat of the muroid superfamily. It is related to Cricetomys gambianus, the Gambian pouched rat. Both species belong to Cricetomys, the genus of the giant pouched rats.

Fun Fact

It is related to Cricetomys gambianus, the Gambian pouched rat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Africa and are found along the edges of forests and along the plains.

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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