Ernst Mayr's Water Rat

Leptomys ernstmayri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Ernst Mayr's water rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, named for evolutionary biologist Ernst Mayr. It is found in the Foja Mountains of Papua Province, Indonesia, and in the mountains of northeastern Papua New Guinea.

Fun Fact

It is found in the Foja Mountains of Papua Province, Indonesia, and in the mountains of northeastern Papua New Guinea.

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Habitat

Found in the Foja Mountains of Papua Province, Indonesia, and in the mountains of northeastern Papua 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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