Mentawai Long-tailed Giant Rat

Leopoldamys siporanus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Mentawai long-tailed giant rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to the Mentawai Islands archipelago off the west coast of Sumatra, in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the Mentawai Islands archipelago off the west coast of Sumatra, in Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the Mentawai Islands archipelago off the west coast of Sumatra, in Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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