Limestone Rat

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Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The limestone rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found only in the limestone karsts of Saraburi, Lopburi, Nakhon Sawan provinces, central Thailand. It is listed as an endangered species due to its highly fragmented limestone karst habitat that is currently threatened by mining.

Fun Fact

It is listed as an endangered species due to its highly fragmented limestone karst habitat that is currently threatened by mining.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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