Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
(Phloeomys pallidus)
Northern Luzon giant cloud rats are also known as the 'cloudrunner'. This is because they mainly live up high in the canopy of the trees which is where the 'cloud' part of their name originates from.
Fun Facts
Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Up to 50cm in length, not including their tail
Diet
Herbivorous. Primarily eats young leaves, fruit and crops.
Habitat
Forests and scrub, but can also be found in degraded habitats such as plantations
Distribution
Northern and central Luzon, Philipines
Appearance
Colour of their fur varies between white, black and grey with dark brown markings on their face and body
Lifespan
Up to 13 years in captivity
Did you know?
Northern Luzon giant cloud rats are nocturnal, which means they are active at night!
See our Northern Luzon giant cloud rats!
We have two Northern Luzon giant cloud rats at Ponderosa Zoo called Maganda and Marikit, come and see them in our Nocturnal House!
The Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
Habitat destruction due to logging and wood harvesting
Population
Unknown
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