Emma's Giant Rat

Uromys emmae

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Emma's uromys or Emma's giant rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is only known from Owi Island, a small island of about 1 square kilometer in area, located some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of Biak Island, Indonesia.

Fun Fact

It is only known from Owi Island, a small island of about 1 square kilometer in area, located some 5 kilometres (3.

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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