Sri Lankan Mountain Rat

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)

Family

Muridae (Mice & Rats)

Genus

Rattus

Species

Rattus montanus (Sri Lankan Mountain Rat)

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Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sri Lankan Mountain Rat?

The scientific name of Sri Lankan Mountain Rat is Rattus montanus. It belongs to the genus Rattus.

What is the conservation status of Sri Lankan Mountain Rat?

Sri Lankan Mountain Rat (Rattus montanus) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Sri Lankan Mountain Rat belong to?

Sri Lankan Mountain Rat (Rattus montanus) belongs to the genus Rattus, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.

Is Sri Lankan Mountain Rat endangered?

Yes, Sri Lankan Mountain Rat (Rattus montanus) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Sri Lankan Mountain Rat belong to?

Sri Lankan Mountain Rat (Rattus montanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Sri Lankan Mountain Rat?

The closest relatives of Sri Lankan Mountain Rat in the genus Rattus include black rat, Himalayan Rat, Ricefield Rat, Brown Rat, Polynesian rat.