ENEndangered
King Rat
Uromys rex
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 moist lowland· major
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Solomon Islands
Frequently asked questions
Why is King Rat classified as Endangered?
King Rat is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does King Rat live?
King Rat occurs in Solomon Islands. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to King Rat?
The main threats to King Rat are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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