Carpentarian Rock Rat

Zyzomys palatalis

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Carpentarian rock rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Australia.

Fun Fact

The description of the species was published by Darrell Kitchener in 1989, emerging from a revision of the genus Zyzomys.

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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