Zuniga's dark rice rat

Melanomys zunigae

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

Melanomys zunigae, also known as Zuniga's melanomys or Zuniga's dark rice rat, is a species of rodent in the genus Melanomys of family Cricetidae. Known only from a small region of coastal Peru, it is listed as "critically endangered" by the IUCN and may even be extinct.

Fun Fact

Known only from a small region of coastal Peru, it is listed as "critically endangered" by the IUCN and may even be extinct.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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