Tokunoshima Spiny Rat
Tokudaia tokunoshimensis
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat
The Tokunoshima spiny rat (Tokudaia tokunoshimensis) is a rodent found only on the island of Tokunoshima in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Due to its small habitat, it is considered endangered. It is commonly found in the secondary and primary subtropical moist broadleaf forests of this island. The karyotype has an odd diploid number, 2n = 45. Like its relative T. osimensis, it is one of the few mammals that lack a Y chromosome and SRY...
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat?
The scientific name of the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat is Tokudaia tokunoshimensis.
Is the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat endangered?
The Tokunoshima Spiny Rat is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Tokunoshima Spiny Rat sightings have been recorded?
1 observations of the Tokunoshima Spiny Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
