Javan Bamboo Rat (Kadarsanomys sodyi) — Endangered Mammalia

Javan Bamboo Rat

Kadarsanomys sodyi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Sody's tree rat is a rodent species in the family Muridae that has been recorded only in bamboo forest in Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park, West Java, Indonesia. It was first recorded during surveys carried out between 1933 and 1935 at an altitude of 1,000 m (3,300 ft). It is dark brown and has yellow to ochre spots. Its tail is uniform brown. Its head-to-body length ranges from 18 to 21 cm with a 27 to 30.5 cm long tail. Its long feet indicate that it is adapted to living in trees.

Fun Fact

It was first recorded during surveys carried out between 1933 and 1935 at an altitude of 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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