Northern Water Rat

Paraleptomys rufilatus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The northern water rat is an endangered species of rodent in the family Muridae found in the highlands of New Guinea.

Fun Fact

The northern water rat is a rodent of the genus Paraleptomys appearing on New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Ranges, the mountains Mount Dafonsero (Cyclops Mountains, Indonesia), Mount Somoro (Torricelli Mountains, Papua New Guinea) and Mount Benawa (Bewani mountains, Papua New Guinea).

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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