Littledale's Whistling Rat

Parotomys littledalei

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Littledale's whistling rat is one of two species of murid rodent in the genus Parotomys, the other being Brants's whistling rat. It is found in Namibia and South Africa. Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and temperate desert.

Fun Fact

It is found in Namibia and South Africa.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in some of southwestern Africa's driest area, the fringes of the Namib Desert and the Karoo region, with a total area of occupation of less than 2,000 km2 (770 mi2).

Diet

Feeds on grasses, succulents and other fresh plant material from which it obtains its water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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