Margaretamys christinae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Margaretamys christinae faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Sulawesi's montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining habitat patches, while the species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of the high-altitude forests this endemic rodent depends upon.
Habitat
This endemic rodent inhabits montane forests of Sulawesi, typically found in primary and secondary forest areas at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species appears to prefer dense forest understory with abundant leaf litter and fallen logs that provide shelter and foraging opportunities.