VUVulnerable
Komodomys rintjanus
Stable
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Komodo_rat
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Komodomys rintjanus classified as Vulnerable?
Komodomys rintjanus 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Komodomys rintjanus live?
Komodomys rintjanus 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 Komodomys rintjanus?
The main threats to Komodomys rintjanus are 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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