Medium-tailed Brush-furred Rat

Lophuromys medicaudatus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The medium-tailed 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. It is a rare species which is threatened by habitat loss.

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 Degradation
  • Overexploitation
  • Invasive Species
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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