Phyllomys lundi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Phyllomys lundi faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. The species' arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it requires continuous canopy cover for movement and foraging. Mining activities and urban development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' limited dispersal ability prevents recolonization of degraded areas.
Habitat
This arboreal rodent inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, specifically in montane and submontane forests. It requires dense forest canopy with continuous tree cover for movement and nesting, typically found at elevations between 500-1,500 meters.
