Lund's Atlantic Tree Rat

Phyllomys lundi

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Echimyidae

About

Lund's Atlantic tree-rat,, is a spiny rat species found in Brazil.

Fun Fact

The Atlantic Tree Rat thrives in a broad-leaf evergreen rain forest with a lush undergrowth.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in two places in an extremely fragmented forest habitat and its decreasing habitat, due to logging.

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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