VU

Greedy Olalla Rat

Olallamys edax

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Greedy Olalla Rat faces mounting pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities in some areas have caused additional habitat degradation. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Greedy Olalla Rat inhabits cloud forests and montane rainforests in the Colombian Andes, typically at elevations between 1,800 and 2,800 meters. It prefers dense, humid forest environments with thick canopy cover and abundant epiphytic vegetation.

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VU

Gray-footed Spiny-rat

Proechimys poliopus

Unknown

Threatened in Colombia

VU

Styrax duidae

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EN

Pseudoplatystoma magdaleniatum

Declining
EN

Hyloscirtus japreria

Declining
VU

Freziera golondrinensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Greedy Olalla Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Greedy Olalla Rat is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Greedy Olalla Rat faces mounting pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Colombian Andes. Deforestation for coffee cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its cloud forest habitat, while mining activities in some areas have caused additional habitat degradation. The species' restricted elevational range makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-induced shifts in montane forest zones.
Where does Greedy Olalla Rat live?
Greedy Olalla Rat occurs in Colombia, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Greedy Olalla Rat?
The main threats to Greedy Olalla Rat are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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