Petromus typicus
– Least Concern
Taxonomy
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Kingdom:
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ANIMALIA
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Phylum:
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CHORDATA
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Class:
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MAMMALIA
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Order:
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RODENTIA
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Family:
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PETROMURIDAE
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Scientific Name:
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Petromus typicus
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Species Authority:
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A. Smith, 1831
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Common Name/s:
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Taxonomic Notes:
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14 subspecies have been identified and this is almost certainly a species complex (perhaps as many as three species).
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Assessment Information
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Red List Category & Criteria:
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LC ver 3.1 (2001)
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Year Assessed:
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2004
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Assessor/s:
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Griffin, M. & Coetzee, N.
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Evaluator/s:
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Amori, G. & Schlitter, D. (Rodent Red List Authority)
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Justification:
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This is a relatively widespread species with stable populations, no major threats and well represented in several protected areas. The species is safely considered Least Concern.
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History:
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| 1996 | - | Lower Risk/least concern (Baillie and Groombridge 1996) |
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Geographic Range
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Countries:
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Native:
Angola; Namibia; South Africa
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Population
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Population Trend:
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Habitat and Ecology
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System:
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Terrestrial
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List of Habitats:
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| 3.5 | Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry |
| 6 | Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) |
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Threats
Conservation Actions
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List of Conservation Actions:
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| 3.1 | Research actions - Taxonomy (needed) |
| 3.9 | Research actions - Trends/Monitoring (needed) |
| 4.4.2 | Habitat and site-based actions - Protected areas - Establishment (in place) |
| 4.4.3 | Habitat and site-based actions - Protected areas - Management (in place) |
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Bibliography
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Bibliography:
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Baillie, J. and Groombridge, B. (compilers and editors) 1996. 1996 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland.
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