Gressitt’s Paramelomys

Paramelomys gressitti

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Gressitt's mosaic-tailed rat is a species of rodent native to Papua New Guinea. Ongoing habitat degradation is a major threat. It is named after the collector, Judson Linsley Gressitt.

Fun Fact

Ongoing habitat degradation is a major threat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Papua New Guinea.

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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