Manusela Melomys

Melomys fraterculus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Manusela mosaic-tailed rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Indonesia. It lives in the rainforests on the island of Seram in Indonesia. Specimens of it weigh 66.5g and have a head and body length of 118-135mm and a tail length of 126–140mm.

Fun Fact

It lives in the rainforests on the island of Seram in Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in the rainforests on the island of Seram in Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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