Black-tailed Acacia Rat
Thallomys nigricauda
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The black-tailed tree rat, also called black-tailed acacia rat or black-tailed thallomys,, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is both nocturnal and arboreal and makes bulky nests in the trees, often acacias, where it feeds on leaves and buds.
Fun Fact
It is both nocturnal and arboreal and makes bulky nests in the trees, often acacias, where it feeds on leaves and buds.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to southwestern Africa.
Diet
Feeds on leaves and buds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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