Malaysian Field Rat

Rattus tiomanicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Malayan field rat, Malaysian field rat or Malaysian wood rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is nocturnal and mainly arboreal and is found in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is a common species and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of "least concern".

Fun Fact

It is nocturnal and mainly arboreal and is found in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dipterocarp forests.

Diet

Feeds on both vegetable and animal matter, with oil palm fruits forming part of its diet.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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