White-tailed Giant Rat

Uromys caudimaculatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The giant white-tailed rat is an Australian rodent native to tropical rainforest of north Queensland, with subspecies occurring in New Guinea and the Aru Islands. It is one of the largest rodents in Australia, reaching up to 1 kg in weight. It is grey-brown above, cream to white below, and has a long, naked tail of which the distal section is white.

Fun Fact

It is one of the largest rodents in Australia, reaching up to 1 kg in weight.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to tropical rainforest of north Queensland, with subspecies occurring in New Guinea and the Aru Islands.

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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