Long-footed Water Rat

Leptomys elegans

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The long-footed water rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in the mountains of southern Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.

Fun Fact

Its range includes the Owen Stanley Range, Mount Dayman, Mount Sisa, and Mount Victory in Papua New Guinea, and its altitudinal range extends from 400 to 1,600 m (1,300 to 5,200 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.

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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