Yellow-bellied Brush-furred Rat

Lophuromys luteogaster

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The yellow-bellied brush-furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It has been recorded from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. It lives in rainforest and swamps. Although the species is considered to be rare, there do not seem to be any extant major threats to the population, and it is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Fun Fact

It has been recorded from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in rainforest and swamps.

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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