Wildlifeof Malaysia
Montane Bornean White-bellied Rat
Rats, Mice, Voles & Porcupines
Photo: Tomer Ben-Yehuda
Niviventer rapit
Basic stats
Habitat
Assumed forest and scrubland, at 940–3,360m
Range
Endemic to Borneo (Indonesia and Malaysia)
The long-tailed mountain rat is endemic to Borneo and found in Indonesia and Malaysia. It has been recorded at elevations of 940–3,360 m and is a poorly known species, presumably common, assumed to inhabit forests and scrubland (Wikipedia, general species account).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Montane Bornean White-bellied Rat live in?
- Assumed forest and scrubland, at 940–3,360m
- Where is the Montane Bornean White-bellied Rat found?
- Endemic to Borneo (Indonesia and Malaysia)