VU

Southeastern Xanthurus Rat

Rattus salocco

Unknown

Overview

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

Rattus salocco faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Sulawesi's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and palm oil plantations. The species' restricted range on this Indonesian island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while introduced predators and competitors further compromise remaining populations in fragmented forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic rat inhabits the lowland tropical forests of Sulawesi, Indonesia, preferring dense primary forest with thick canopy cover. The species is typically found in areas below 500 meters elevation where it occupies both ground-level and arboreal microhabitats.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Southeastern Xanthurus Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Southeastern Xanthurus Rat 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. Rattus salocco faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Sulawesi's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and palm oil plantations. The species' restricted range on this Indonesian island makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while introduced predators and competitors further compromise remaining populations in fragmented forest patches.
Where does Southeastern Xanthurus Rat live?
Southeastern Xanthurus Rat 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 Southeastern Xanthurus Rat?
The main threats to Southeastern Xanthurus Rat 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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