Kondana soft-furred rat

Kondana Soft-Furred Rat
Conservation status

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Millardia
Species: M. kondana
Binomial name
Millardia kondana
Mishra & Dhanda, 1975
Synonyms

Kondana Rat, Large Metad

The Kondana Soft-furred Rat (Millardia kondana) is a critically endangered species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Singharh plateau of Maharashtra, India.[1] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and urban areas. Major threats are habitat loss, overgrazing of vegetation,and disturbance from tourism.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pradhan, M.S., Molur, S. & Nameer, P.O. (2008). "Millardia Kondana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.