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Luzon Broad-toothed Rat

Luzon Broad-toothed Rat

Philippines
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Status
Data Deficient

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
grassland burrows, mixed woodlands, and cultivated fields

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
wild seeds, nuts, tender roots, and vegetation grains

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Luzon Broad-toothed Rat
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Luzon Broad-toothed Rat is officially designated as Data Deficient. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland burrows, mixed woodlands, and cultivated fields, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of wild seeds, nuts, tender roots, and vegetation grains. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 3 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Luzon Broad-toothed Rat.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangePhilippines
Habitat Rangegrassland burrows, mixed woodlands, and cultivated fields
Lifespan3 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificAbditomys latidens
Registry Info
Lifespan3 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyMuridae