Bornean Wooly Tree Rat

Pithecheirops otion

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Bornean pithecheirops is a species of rodent found in Borneo. It is monotypic in the genus Pithecheirops. Pithecheirops is closely related to the genus Pithecheir, and the name is derived from Pithecheir and the Greek ops, meaning "resembling". The only known example of this species was caught in the Danum Valley Field Centre in Sabah, north Borneo, at approximately 150 m.

Fun Fact

The only known example of this species was caught in the Danum Valley Field Centre in Sabah, north Borneo, at approximately 150 m.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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