VUVulnerable
Large-headed Rice Rat
Hylaeamys laticeps
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· major
Other threatened species in CRICETIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Large-headed Rice Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Large-headed Rice 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Large-headed Rice Rat live?
Large-headed Rice Rat occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Large-headed Rice Rat?
The main threats to Large-headed Rice Rat are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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