Ziegler's Water Rat

Hydromys ziegleri

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Ziegler's water rat, described in the mid-2000s, is a semiaquatic species of rodent native to the mountains Papua New Guinea of which little is known.

Fun Fact

Helgen, and later was assessed by Helgen, and A.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found to live in creeks and rivers in low lying tropical rain forests but it may also live in higher elevations.

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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