Short-haired Water Rat

Paraleptomys wilhelmina

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The short-haired water rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in West Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. There are two currently undescribed species allied with this taxon.

Fun Fact

There are two currently undescribed species allied with this taxon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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