ENEndangered
Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat
Lophuromys pseudosikapusi
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat classified as Endangered?
Sheko Forest Brush-furred 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 Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat live?
Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat occurs in Ethiopia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat?
The main threats to Sheko Forest Brush-furred Rat are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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