Buka Island Giant Rat

Solomys spriggsarum

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Buka Island solomys, also known as the Buka naked-tailed rat or Buka Island naked-tailed rat, is an extinct species of rodent known only from subfossil remains. This species occurred on Buka Island, the second largest island in the Papua New Guinean province of Bougainville.

Fun Fact

This species occurred on Buka Island, the second largest island in the Papua New Guinean province of Bougainville.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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