Ethiopian Forest Brush-furred Rat

Lophuromys chrysopus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Ethiopian forest brush-furred rat or golden-footed brush-furred rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Ethiopia where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Ethiopia where there are two separate populations, separated by the Great Rift Valley.

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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