Buka Island Melomys

Melomys spechti

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Buka Island mosaic-tailed rat or Buka Island melomys is a species of rat in Oceania.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to Buka Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in northeastern Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Buka Island, in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in northeastern Papua New Guinea.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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