Rock-dwelling Giant Rat

Xenuromys barbatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The mimic tree rat, rock-dwelling giant rat, or rock-dwelling rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in West Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.

Fun Fact

Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.

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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