The Carpentarian rock rat (Zyzomys palatalis) is a small, compact rodent in the family Muridae found only in Australia, and it is classified as critically endangered. The Wikipedia article that serves as this entry's source says Darrell Kitchener described it in 1989. It has grey-brown fur above and pale fur below, a carrot-shaped tail that stores fat at its base, and an average weight of about 120 grams. It has a very limited range, known from five localities on Wollogorang Station in the Northern Territory, in rugged sandstone gorges with dry monsoon vine-thicket or tropical woodland and permanent water. The wild population is estimated at fewer than 2000, and the main threat is hot late dry-season fires.
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Muridae, Taxa Source Carpentarian rock rat (Wikipedia)
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It is found only in Australia.
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1. Carpentarian rock rat (Wikipedia)
Conservation, status
It is classified as being Critically Endangered.
Conservation, fires
The main threat is from hot, late dry-season, fires.
Description, average weight
The average weight of individuals is about 120 g
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It is found only in Australia.
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is a species of rodent in the family Muridae
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is a species of rodent in the family Muridae
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