Microakodontomys transitorius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Microakodontomys transitorius faces severe habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated in small patches of native grassland. Mining activities and infrastructure development further reduce available habitat, while the conversion of natural areas to soybean cultivation continues to accelerate throughout its range.
Habitat
This small rodent inhabits the Cerrado savanna grasslands of central Brazil, preferring areas with dense grass cover and scattered shrubs. It appears to require specific microhabitat conditions within the broader Cerrado ecosystem, making it sensitive to habitat modifications.
