Anderson's White-bellied Rat

Niviventer andersoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Anderson's white-bellied rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to China and known from Yunnan, Sichuan, and Shaanxi provinces. Its range might extend to northern Guizhou. It inhabits montane forest at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m (6,600–9,800 ft) above sea level. Its species name "andersoni" was chosen to honor American scientific collector Malcolm Playfair Anderson.

Fun Fact

It is endemic to China and known from Yunnan, Sichuan, and Shaanxi provinces.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to China and known from Yunnan, Sichuan, and Shaanxi provinces.

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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