Madagascar giant jumping rat

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
right
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:diet herbivore
seeds
fruits
gptkbp:endemicTo gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:family gptkb:Nesomyidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Alfred_Grandidier
1868
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hypogeomys
gptkbp:habitat dry deciduous forest
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Madagascar giant jumping rat
gptkbp:IUCNStatus EN
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years in the wild
up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Madagascar
gptkbp:notableFeature can leap up to 1 meter
resembles a rabbit in appearance
gptkbp:order gptkb:Rodentia
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Kirindy_Forest
gptkbp:reproduction monogamous
produces 1-2 offspring per year
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Hypogeomys_antimena
gptkbp:size body length 33-38 cm
tail length 36-42 cm
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
introduced predators
gptkbp:weight up to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kirindy_Forest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7