Eliurus petteri
Mammalia · Rodentia · Nesomyidae
Petter's tufted-tailed rat is a rodent in the genus Eliurus found in lowland eastern Madagascar. First described in 1994, it is most closely related to the smaller Eliurus grandidieri. Virtually nothing is known of its natural history, except that it occurs in rainforest and is nocturnal and solitary. It is threatened by destruction and fragmentation of its habitat and is listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List.
Fun Fact
The underparts are entirely white, a feature unique for the genus; even E.
Habitat
Occurs in rainforest and is nocturnal and solitary.
Diet
Eat fruits, seeds, and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated