VUVulnerable
Sulawesi Forest Rat
Taeromys punicans
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sulawesi Forest Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Sulawesi 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 Sulawesi Forest Rat live?
Sulawesi Forest 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 Sulawesi Forest Rat?
The main threats to Sulawesi Forest Rat are 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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