Tondano Rat
VU

Tondano Rat

Taeromys taerae

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tondano_rat

Overview

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

The Tondano Rat faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and human settlement development around Lake Tondano in North Sulawesi. Habitat conversion for rice cultivation and aquaculture has fragmented its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and potential invasive species competition.

Threat summary

Habitat

Endemic to montane forests around Lake Tondano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, typically inhabiting elevations between 600-1,200 meters. The species occupies both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in areas adjacent to agricultural lands and human settlements.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tondano Rat classified as Vulnerable?
Tondano 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. The Tondano Rat faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and human settlement development around Lake Tondano in North Sulawesi. Habitat conversion for rice cultivation and aquaculture has fragmented its limited montane forest range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and potential invasive species competition.
Where does Tondano Rat live?
Tondano 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 Tondano Rat?
The main threats to Tondano 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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