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Indomalayan Bamboo Rat

Rhizomys sumatrensis

Classification

The large bamboo rat, Sumatran rat, or Indomalayan rat (Rhizomys sumatrensis) is a species of rodent in the family Spalacidae found in Southeast Asia. Range Bamboo rats are found in bamboo-rich environments of Cambodia, Southern China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It primarily resides in bamboo forests, montane forests, and agricultural areas.

Distribution

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