VUVulnerable
Sahyadris Forest Rat
Rattus satarae
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sahyadris Forest Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Sahyadris Forest 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sahyadris Forest Rat live?
Sahyadris Forest Rat occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sahyadris Forest Rat?
The main threats to Sahyadris Forest Rat are 5.3, 5.4, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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