VUVulnerable
Maxomys whiteheadi
Local name: Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorArtificial - Aquatic & marine· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in MURIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys classified as Vulnerable?
Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys 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 Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys live?
Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys occurs in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys?
The main threats to Whitehead’s Sundaic Maxomys are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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