Arnhem Land Rock Rat

Zyzomys maini

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Arnhem Land rock rat also known as the Arnhem rock-rat and by the Indigenous Australian name of kodjperr is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Top End Region of the Northern Territory in Australia.

Fun Fact

It is found only in the Top End Region of the Northern Territory in Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the sandstone massif of western Arnhem Land, the population is highly fragmented as a result of the topographic complexity of the deeply dissected plateau.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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