Mindanao Bullimus

Mindanao BullimusThis large rodent is widespread in the Mindanao faunal region of the Philippines. It has dark upper fur and pale underparts. A Mt. Hamiguitan survey recorded different capture rates at different elevations.What does it look like?The dark dorsal fur contrasts sharply with underparts that range from yellowish gray to white.How does it live?This large rodent is widespread in the Mindanao faunal region of the Philippines. It has dark upper fur and pale underparts. A Mt. Hamiguitan survey recorded different capture rates at different elevations.At Mt. Hamiguitan, the 2005–2006 survey caught it most often in regenerating lowland forest at 525 m; its share of captures was lower at 1,128 m.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.