Rajah Spiny Rat

Maxomys rajah

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Rajah spiny rat also known as the brown spiny rat is endemic to Thailand and Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and adjacent islands.

Fun Fact

Corbet and Hill (1992) mention that Maxomys rats are often the most common rodent in the Southeast Asian tropical forest, from most of the Malay Archipelago to Sulawesi, Palawan and Borneo.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in primary forest and logged-over forest.

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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