Mountain Giant Rat

Sundamys infraluteus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The mountain giant Sunda rat, Sundamys infraluteus is a large rat, around 480 to 640 millimeters in total length. It weighs 230 to 600 grams. This makes it somewhat larger than a Norway rat, which averages around 300 grams, with 500 grams being unusually large. The rat is mostly dark brown with paler brownish specks. Its long fur is covered with even longer guard hairs. The tail is uniformly brown.

Fun Fact

This makes it somewhat larger than a Norway rat, which averages around 300 grams, with 500 grams being unusually large.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in forested mountains, between 700 and 2400 meters.

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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