fossorial giant rat

Gyldenstolpia fronto

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The fossorial giant rat is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. It is found in Argentina and Brazil but was determined extinct following a recent assessment of the conservation status of sigmodontine rodents. Its natural habitat is assumed to be dry savanna, but there have been no ecological details reported.

Fun Fact

It is found in Argentina and Brazil but was determined extinct following a recent assessment of the conservation status of sigmodontine rodents.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is assumed to be dry savanna, but there have been no ecological details reported.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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