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Rhizomys sumatrensis
Country
| Country | Myanmar |
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| Continent Ocean | Asia |
Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia (COL) |
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| Phylum | Chordata (COL) |
| Class | Mammalia (COL) |
| Order | Rodentia (COL) |
| Family | Muridae (COL) |
Taxonomy
| Genus | Rhizomys | Reference | |
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| Species | sumatrensis | IUCN Threat Status-Year | Least Concern, 2016 |
| SubSpecies | Nat'l Threat Status-Year | Not Evaluated, 2000 | |
| Infraspecies | Reason for Change | ||
| Infraspecies Rank | CITES | ||
| Taxonomic Group | Mammals | Native Status | Native |
| Scientific Name Author | Raffles, 1821 | Country Distribution | Myanmar |
| Citation | Aplin, K. & Lunde, D. 2016. Rhizomys sumatrensis (errata version published in 2017). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T19647A115152803. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T19647A22275342.en. Downloaded on 16 September 2019. | Description | RANGE DESCRIPTION This is a widespread species occurring in China (Yunnan), Myanmar, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Malay Peninsula and Sumatra (Indonesia) (Musser and Carleton 2005; Smith and Xie 2008). It occurs at elevations ranging from 1,000-4,000 m asl (Lekagul and McNeely 1977). DESCRIPTION It may be common where it is not hunted. It was formerly abundant in southern Myanmar, but now appears to be absent from this area. According to Wiles (1981) this species is common in lowland bamboo forest and uncommon in upland bamboo forest in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary in southwestern Thailand. It was found in good numbers in southern Yunnan (Mengla Area) in the 1990’s (A. Cleveland pers. comm.). HABITAT AND ECOLOGY This species occurs in secondary forest where it feeds on bamboo roots (Lekagul and McNeely 1977; Corbet and Hill 1992). It also feeds on cultivated tapioca and sugar cane (Corbet and Hill 1992). It is a nocturnal species (Smith and Xie 2008). Ithas moderate tolerance to human disturbance (Aplin and Lunde 2006). They are reproductive biannually, February-April and August-October (Smith and Xie 2008). Gestation is 22 days and litter size is 3-5 (Smith and Xie 2008). Longevity is four years (Smith and Xie 2008). THREATS It is extensively hunted in some parts of its range. USE AND TRADE Hunted for food. CONSERVATION ACTIONS This species is present in Salak Phra Wildlife Sanctuary (Thailand) and is probably present in other protected areas. Further studies are needed into the taxonomy, distribution, and use/harvest trends of this species. |
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Additional Info
Synonyms To Manage Synonyms for Rhizomys sumatrensis, click this link: Synonyms. |
Rhizomys cinereus MClelland, 1842 ¦ Rhizomys erythrogenys Anderson, 1877 ¦ |
Common Names To Manage Common Names for Rhizomys sumatrensis, click this link: Common Names. |
Indomalayan Bamboo Rat () ¦ Large Bamboo Rat () ¦ |
Localities To Manage Localities for Rhizomys sumatrensis, click this link: Localities. |
Species Record Updated By:
Carlos Aurelio Callangan
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