ENEndangered
Limestone Niviventer
Niviventer hinpoon
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limestone_rat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Limestone Niviventer classified as Endangered?
Limestone Niviventer 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 Limestone Niviventer live?
Limestone Niviventer occurs in Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Limestone Niviventer?
The main threats to Limestone Niviventer are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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