Black-footed Tree Rat

Mesembriomys gouldii

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The black-footed tree-rat, also known as Djintamoonga, is one of two endemic Australian rodent species in the genus Mesembriomys. Both the black-footed tree-rat and its congener, the golden-backed tree-rat, are found in northern Australia. The species is one of the largest murids found in Australia.

Fun Fact

Both the black-footed tree-rat and its congener, the golden-backed tree-rat (M.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range extending from the savannahs of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland westward to the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Diet

Folivore (leaf-eater)

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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