Rothschild's Woolly Rat

Mallomys rothschildi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Rothschild's woolly rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found on the island of New Guinea: both in the West Papua region of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Fun Fact

It is found on the island of New Guinea: both in the West Papua region of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat karuka nuts (Pandanus julianettii), and growers will put platforms or other obstacles on the trunks of the trees to keep the pests out.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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