Wallace's Large Spiny Rat

Halmaheramys wallacei

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Wallace's large spiny rat is a rodent found on the Obi Islands of Bisa and Obi in the Molucca archipelago of Indonesia.

Fun Fact

This new species extends the distribution to two more islands in the Maluku Archipelago.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Halmahera, giving the genus its scientific name.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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