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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species ranges from central and eastern Nepal and India (West Bengal, Sikkim and Arunchal Pradesh), into southern China (Xizang, Yunnan and perhaps ranging into adjacent Sichuan and Guizhou) and northern Myanmar (Molur et al. 2005; Musser and Carleton 2005; Smith and Xie 2008). It may be present in Bhutan, but this needs to be confirmed. It occurs from around 2,000 to 3,700 m asl
Countries occurrence:
Native:
China; India; Myanmar; Nepal
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: >2,000
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 2000
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 3700
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Population [top]
Population: It is probably a common species.
Current Population Trend: Stable
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: This species is found in wet montane coniferous forest, rhododendron forests and bamboo shrubs (Molur et al. 2005). It has been caught along streams and rocky outcrops (Anthony, 1941). It may be able to persist in disturbed habitats, although this needs to be confirmed.
Systems: Terrestrial
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): In China and Southeast Asia it seems unlikely that there are any major threats to this species in its remote range. Hunting for subsistence use has been observed to be the major threat for this species in South Asia (Molur et al. 2005).
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: In China and Southeast Asia, it might be present in some protected areas, such as the Gaoligongshan Nature Reserve in China. It is not known from any of the protected areas within its range in South Asia It is listed in the Schedule V (considered as vermin) of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. General field surveys, research into the distribution, natural history and monitoring of populations are recommended for this species (Molur et al. 2005).
Citation: Musser, G., Lunde, D. & Molur, S. 2008. Niviventer eha. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T14818A4462544. Downloaded on 02 September 2016.
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