Mammalia > Rodentia > Muridae > Cremnomys
Cremnomys elvira Ellerman, 1946 – Ellerman’s Rat
Taxonomic Notes:
Also known as Large Rock-rat or Elvira Rat.
This species is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).
This species is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).Juveniles:
Indian and global distribution:
records (based on images):
Identification:
Sexual, seasonal & individual variation:
Status, Habitat and Habits:
It is an endemic species, currently known only from Salem District of Tamil Nadu in Eastern Ghats where it inhabits rocky scrublands. Nothing else is known about its habits and habitat.
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).
According to IUCN Red List assessment, population of this species is decreasing. There are no estimates of its population, but it is presumed to be very small, having very restricted distribution. Threats to its survival come from habitat destruction by agricultural expansion, logging and mining.
It is an endemic species, currently known only from Salem District of Tamil Nadu in Eastern Ghats where it inhabits rocky scrublands. Nothing else is known about its habits and habitat.
Conservation Status:
This species is listed as Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (https://www.iucnredlist.org/).According to IUCN Red List assessment, population of this species is decreasing. There are no estimates of its population, but it is presumed to be very small, having very restricted distribution. Threats to its survival come from habitat destruction by agricultural expansion, logging and mining.
References:
Mammalia > Rodentia > Muridae > Cremnomys
Cite this page along with its URL as:
Bayani, A. 2023. Cremnomys elvira Ellerman, 1946 – Ellerman’s Rat. A. Bayani, R. Chakravarty, P. Roy, and K. Kunte (editors). Mammals of India, v. 1.13. editors.
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