Common Rock Rat
Zyzomys argurus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
The common rock rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Australia, where it lives in the rocky areas of woodlands, grasslands and low open forests, particularly on the talus, or scree, of cliff slopes. As a nocturnal animal, it spends the daytime nesting in cool rock crevices. Direct exposure to the sun can quickly result in heat stroke and death.
Fun Fact
It is found only in Australia, where it lives in the rocky areas of woodlands, grasslands and low open forests, particularly on the talus, or scree, of cliff slopes.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found only in Australia, where it lives in the rocky areas of woodlands, grasslands and low open forests, particularly on the talus, or scree, of cliff slopes.
Diet
Diet consists of plant matter, grasses, seeds, fungi and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance