Poncelet's Giant Rat

Solomys ponceleti

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Poncelet's giant rat or Poncelet's naked-tailed rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found on Bougainville Island, part of Papua New Guinea, and nearby Choiseul Island in the Solomon Islands.

Fun Fact

It is found on Bougainville Island, part of Papua New Guinea, and nearby Choiseul Island in the Solomon Islands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Pollution
Invasive Species
Over-Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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