Dark-tailed Tree Rat
Niviventer cremoriventer
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The dark-tailed tree rat or Sundaic arboreal niviventer is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, including some offshore islands, and in parts of the Malay Archipelago. It might be a species complex.
Fun Fact
Dark-tailed tree rat is a common species that lives both arboreally and on the ground in primary forest habitats and also secondary wooded habitats, but not outside forests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found on the Malay Peninsula (Thailand, Malaysia), including some offshore islands (Myanmar: Mergui Archipelago), and in parts of the Malay Archipelago (Singapore; Indonesia: Anambas Islands, Sumatra, Nias, Belitung (=Billiton), Bangka Island, Java, Bali; Borneo and some its offshore islands).
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance