Additional Info

• Class:Mammalia
• Family:Muridae
• Scientific Name:Bullimus bagobus Mearns, 1905
• Common Name:Bagobo rat
• Description:Dark brown fur on the dorsal side and pale silvery brown on the ventral side. The tail is shorter than the combined head and body length; tail usually dark brown for its entire length with some individuals having white on the posterior end.
• Ecological Role:They are omnivores which help in dispersing seeds and fruits through foraging on the ground and trees. It also controls the population of its prey such as invertebrates.
• Distribution:Mindanao PAIC endemic