Grandidier's Tuft-tailed Rat

Eliurus grandidieri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae

About

Grandidier's tufted-tailed rat is a species of rodent from the family Nesomyidae. Morphological evidence suggests that Grandidier's tufted-tailed rat is most closely related to Petter's tufted-tailed rat, E. petteri. However, Grandidier's tufted-tailed rat is the smaller of the two species.

Fun Fact

Morphological evidence suggests that Grandidier's tufted-tailed rat is most closely related to Petter's tufted-tailed rat, E.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in middle to upper montane forests between the heights of 1,250 and 1,875 m (4,101 and 6,152 ft).

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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