Mouse Bandicoot
VU

Mouse Bandicoot

Microperoryctes murinus

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Microperoryctes murinus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as New Guinea's lowland and hill forests are cleared for agriculture, logging, and human settlement. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while hunting pressure in some areas adds additional stress to declining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This small bandicoot inhabits lowland and hill forests of New Guinea, typically found in primary and secondary forest environments up to approximately 1,500 meters elevation. The species prefers dense forest understory with adequate ground cover for foraging and shelter.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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VU

Eastern Barred Bandicoot

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Microperoryctes aplini

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Unknown
EN

Seram Bandicoot

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Unknown

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Acropora hemprichii

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VU

Bacan Myzomela

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Hopea coriacea

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mouse Bandicoot classified as Vulnerable?
Mouse Bandicoot is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Microperoryctes murinus faces significant pressure from habitat destruction as New Guinea's lowland and hill forests are cleared for agriculture, logging, and human settlement. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, while hunting pressure in some areas adds additional stress to declining populations.
Where does Mouse Bandicoot live?
Mouse Bandicoot occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mouse Bandicoot?
The main threats to Mouse Bandicoot are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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