List of Mammals in Kerala

Kerala, located in the southern part of India, is a state known for its lush green forests, diverse landscapes, and abundant wildlife. The state is home to a wide variety of mammals, ranging from large carnivores like tigers and leopards to smaller animals like squirrels and bats. The state's varied habitats, including forests, grasslands, wetlands, and coastal areas, provide the perfect environment for these creatures to thrive.

Mammals play a crucial role in maintaining the delicate ecosystem of Kerala. They help in pollination, seed dispersal, and keep the balance of the food chain. The state is also known for its conservation efforts to protect and preserve the various mammal species. Some of the most notable conservation projects include the Periyar Tiger Reserve and the Silent Valley National Park, which are home to a variety of endangered mammal species.

If you're interested in exploring the world of mammals in Kerala, there are plenty of opportunities to do so. From taking a safari in one of the state's national parks to visiting the elephant sanctuaries or wildlife reserves, there are numerous ways to experience the diversity of mammals in Kerala. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and head out into the wilds of Kerala to witness some of the most incredible creatures in the world.

Gaur Gaur
( Bos gaurus )
The gaur, also called the Indian bison, is the largest extant bovine. It is native to South and Southeast Asia and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986. The global population has been estimated at maximum 21,000 mature individuals by 2016. It declined by more than 70% during the last three generations, and is extinct in Sri Lanka and probably also in Bangladesh. In well-protected areas, it is stable and rebuilding in a few areas.
Nilgiri tahr Nilgiri tahr
( Nilgiritragus hylocrius )
The Nilgiri tahr is an ungulate that is endemic to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India. It is the state animal of Tamil Nadu. Despite its local name, it is more closely related to the sheep of the genus Ovis than the ibex and wild goats of the genus Capra.
four-horned antelope four-horned antelope
( Tetracerus quadricornis )
"The four-horned antelope, or chousingha, is a small antelope found in India and Nepal. This antelope has four horns, which distinguish it from most other bovids, which have two horns. The sole member of the genus Tetracerus, the species was first described by French zoologist Henri Marie Ducrotay de Blainville in 1816. Three subspecies are recognised. The four-horned antelope stands nearly 55–64 centimetres (22–25 in) at the shoulder and weighs nearly 17–22 kilograms (37–49 lb). Slender with thin legs and a short tail, the four-horned antelope has a yellowish brown to reddish coat. One pair of horns is located between the ears, and the other on the forehead. The posterior horns are always longer than the anterior horns, which might be mere fur-covered studs. While the posterior horns measure 8–12 centimetres (3.1–4.7 in), the anterior ones are 2–5 centimetres (0.79–1.97 in) long. "
chital chital
( Axis axis )
"The chital or cheetal, also known as spotted deer, chital deer, and axis deer, is a species of deer that is native in the Indian subcontinent. The species was first described by German naturalist Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. A moderate-sized deer, male chital reach nearly 90 cm (35 in) and females 70 cm (28 in) at the shoulder. While males weigh 30–75 kg (66–165 lb), the lighter females weigh 25–45 kg (55–99 lb). The species is sexually dimorphic; males are larger than females, and antlers are present only on males. The upper parts are golden to rufous, completely covered in white spots. The abdomen, rump, throat, insides of legs, ears, and tail are all white. The antlers, three-pronged, are nearly 1 m (3.3 ft) long. "
Indian muntjac Indian muntjac
( Muntiacus muntjak )
"The Indian muntjac, also called the southern red muntjac and barking deer, is a deer species native to South and Southeast Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. "
sambar deer sambar deer
( Rusa unicolor )
"The sambar is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China, and Southeast Asia that is listed as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 2008. Populations have declined substantially due to severe hunting, insurgency, and industrial exploitation of habitat. "
Indian boar Indian boar
( Sus scrofa cristatus )
"The Indian boar, also known as the Andamanese pig or Moupin pig is a subspecies of wild boar native to India, Nepal, Burma, western Thailand and Sri Lanka. "
Indian spotted chevrotain Indian spotted chevrotain
( Moschiola indica )
"The Indian spotted chevrotain is a species of even-toed ungulate in the family Tragulidae found in India and possibly Nepal. It has a body length of 23 in (57.5 cm), with a tail length of 1 in (2.5 cm); it weighs around 7 lb (3 kg). It lives in rainforests and is nocturnal. This was earlier included under the name of Tragulus meminna, but studies on the systematics of the group have led to that name being restricted to the Sri Lankan spotted chevrotain. "
Sri Lankan jackal Sri Lankan jackal
( Canis aureus naria )
The Sri Lankan jackal, also known as the Southern Indian jackal is a subspecies of golden jackal native to southern India and Sri Lanka. On the Asian mainland, the Sri Lankan jackal occurs in the whole southern part of the Indian peninsula, from Thana near Bombay in the northwest southwards through the Western Ghats, Mysore, the Eastern Ghats and Mandura. It occurs in all of Sri Lanka.
Ussuri dhole Ussuri dhole
( Cuon alpinus )
"The Ussuri dhole, also known as the Indian dhole, Eastern Asiatic dhole, Chinese dhole or Southern dhole, is the nominate subspecies of the dhole native to East Asia. It is widespread in the Indian subcontinent and the Indochinese Peninsula. The Ussuri dhole is also native to China, however it is probably extinct in most of its ranges in China, as well as in Mongolia and the Russian Far East. "
Bengal fox Bengal fox
( Vulpes bengalensis )
"The Bengal fox, also known as the Indian fox, is a fox endemic to the Indian subcontinent and is found from the Himalayan foothills and Terai of Nepal through southern India and from southern and eastern Pakistan to eastern India and southeastern Bangladesh. "
jungle cat jungle cat
( Felis chaus )
"The jungle cat, also called reed cat and swamp cat, is a medium-sized cat native to the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia and southern China. It inhabits foremost wetlands like swamps, littoral and riparian areas with dense vegetation. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, and is mainly threatened by destruction of wetlands, trapping and poisoning. "
Indian leopard Indian leopard
( Panthera pardus fusca )
"The Indian leopard is a leopard subspecies widely distributed on the Indian subcontinent. The species Panthera pardus is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List because populations have declined following habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching for the illegal trade of skins and body parts, and persecution due to conflict situations. "
Bengal tiger Bengal tiger
( Panthera tigris tigris )
"The Bengal tiger is a Panthera tigris tigris population native to the Indian subcontinent. It is threatened by poaching, loss, and fragmentation of habitat, and was estimated at comprising fewer than 2,500 individuals by 2011. None of the Tiger Conservation Landscapes within its range is considered large enough to support an effective population of more than 250 adult individuals. India's tiger population was estimated at 1,706–1,909 individuals in 2010. By 2018, the population had increased to an estimated 2,603–3,346 individuals. Around 440 tigers are estimated in Bangladesh, 163–253 tigers in Nepal and 103 tigers in Bhutan. "
leopard cat leopard cat
( Prionailurus bengalensis )
"The leopard cat is a small wild cat native to continental South, Southeast and East Asia. Since 2002 it has been listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List as it is widely distributed although threatened by habitat loss and hunting in parts of its range. "
rusty-spotted cat rusty-spotted cat
( Prionailurus rubiginosus )
"The rusty-spotted cat is one of the cat family's smallest members, of which historical records are known only from India and Sri Lanka. In 2012, it was also recorded in the western Terai of Nepal. Since 2016, the global wild population is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List as it is fragmented and affected by loss and destruction of prime habitat, deciduous forests. "
Indian grey mongoose Indian grey mongoose
( Herpestes edwardsii )
"The Indian grey mongoose or common grey mongoose is a mongoose species mainly found in West Asia and on the Indian subcontinent. In North Indian languages (Hindi/Punjabi) it is called Nevlaa. The grey mongoose is commonly found in open forests, scrublands and cultivated fields, often close to human habitation. It lives in burrows, hedgerows and thickets, among groves of trees, and takes shelter under rocks or bushes and even in drains. It is very bold and inquisitive but wary, seldom venturing far from cover. It climbs very well. Usually found singly or in pairs. It preys on rodents, snakes, birds’ eggs and hatchlings, lizards and variety of invertebrates. Along the Chambal River it occasionally feeds on gharial eggs. It breeds throughout the year. "
Indian brown mongoose Indian brown mongoose
( Herpestes fuscus )
"The Indian brown mongoose looks similar to the short-tailed mongoose from Southeast Asia and is sometimes believed to be only a subspecies of this latter. The Indian brown mongoose is found in southwest India and Sri Lanka. "
ruddy mongoose ruddy mongoose
( Herpestes smithii )
"The ruddy mongoose is a species of mongoose found in hill forests of peninsular India and Sri Lanka. This mongoose, along with the striped-neck and Indian grey mongeese, are the only mongoose species endemic to India and Sri Lanka. The ruddy mongoose is very closely related to Indian grey mongoose, but distinguished by its slightly larger size and black-tipped tail extending for 2 to 3 inches at the distal end. There are two subspecies of this mongoose, H. smithii smithii in India, and H. smithii zeylanicus in Sri Lanka. "
stripe-necked mongoose stripe-necked mongoose
( Herpestes vitticollis )
"The stripe-necked mongoose is a mongoose species native to forests and shrublands from southern India to Sri Lanka. "
Asian small-clawed otter Asian small-clawed otter
( Aonyx cinerea )
"The Asian small-clawed otter, also known as the oriental small-clawed otter or simply small-clawed otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae), and is the smallest otter species in the world. Its paws are a distinctive feature; its claws do not extend beyond the fleshy end pads of its partially webbed fingers and toes. This gives it a high degree of manual dexterity so that it can use its paws to feed on molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals. "
smooth-coated otter smooth-coated otter
( Lutrogale perspicillata )
"The smooth-coated otter is an otter species occurring in most of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with a disjunct population in Iraq. As its name indicates, the fur of this species is smoother and shorter than that of other otter species. "
Nilgiri marten Nilgiri marten
( Martes gwatkinsii )
The Nilgiri marten is the only marten species in southern India. It lives in the hills of the Nilgiris and parts of the Western Ghats.
sloth bearsloth bear sloth bearsloth bear
( Melursus ursinus )
"The sloth bear is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. It feeds on fruits, ants and termites. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, mainly because of habitat loss and degradation. "
Asian palm civet Asian palm civet
( Paradoxurus hermaphroditus )
"The Asian palm civet is a viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia. Since 2008, it is IUCN Red Listed as Least Concern as it is tolerant of a broad range of habitats. It is widely distributed with large populations that in 2008 were thought unlikely to be declining. In Indonesia, it is threatened by poaching and illegal wildlife trade; buyers use it for the increasing production of kopi luwak. "
brown palm civet brown palm civet
( Paradoxurus jerdoni )
"The brown palm civet also called the Jerdon's palm civet is a palm civet endemic to the Western Ghats of India. "
small Indian civet small Indian civet
( Viverricula indica )
"The small Indian civet is a civet native to South and Southeast Asia. It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because of its widespread distribution, widespread habitat use and healthy populations living in agricultural and secondary landscapes of many range states. "
naked-rumped pouched bat naked-rumped pouched bat
( Saccolaimus saccolaimus )
"The naked-rumped pouched bat, also known as pouched tomb bat, is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. "
black-bearded tomb bat black-bearded tomb bat
( Taphozous melanopogon )
"The black-bearded tomb bat is a species of sac-winged bat. It is found in South and South East Asia. "
long-winged tomb bat long-winged tomb bat
( Taphozous longimanus )
"The long-winged tomb bat is a species of sac-winged bat in the family Emballonuridae. "
dusky leaf-nosed bat dusky leaf-nosed bat
( Hipposideros ater )
"The dusky leaf-nosed bat is a bat from the genus Hipposideros whose habitat extends from India and Sri Lanka to the Philippines, New Guinea and Northern Australia. This species is counted in the H. bicolor species group and was formerly classified within that species. "

fulvus roundleaf bat fulvus roundleaf bat
( Hipposideros fulvus )
"The fulvus roundleaf bat or fulvus leaf-nosed bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand and possibly in Vietnam. "
Schneider's leaf-nosed bat Schneider's leaf-nosed bat
( Hipposideros speoris )
Schneider's leaf-nosed bat or Schneider's roundleaf bat is a species of bat in the family Hipposideridae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, caves, and urban areas.
Megaderma lyra Megaderma lyra
( greater false vampire bat )
"The greater false vampire bat is a species of bat in the family Megadermatidae, the false vampire bats. It is native to Asia. It is also known as the Indian false vampire bat or greater false-vampire "
lesser false vampire bat lesser false vampire bat
( Megaderma spasma )
The lesser false vampire bat is a bat found in South Asia and Southeast Asia from Sri Lanka and India in the west to Indonesia and the Philippines in the east. They live in caves and tree hollows. They are insectivorous.
Egyptian free-tailed bat Egyptian free-tailed bat
( Tadarida aegyptiaca )
"The Egyptian free-tailed bat, also known as Egyptian guano bat or Egyptian nyctinome, is a species of bat in the family Molossidae. "
lesser short-nosed fruit bat lesser short-nosed fruit bat
( Cynopterus brachyotis )
"The lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a species of megabat within the family Pteropodidae. It is a small bat that lives in South and Southeast Asia and Indonesia (Borneo). It weighs between 21 and 32 grams, and/or 70 to 127 mm. It occurs in many types of habitat, but most frequently in disturbed forest, including lower montane forest and tropical lowland rain forest, plus gardens, mangroves, and vegetation on beaches. "
greater short-nosed fruit bat greater short-nosed fruit bat
( Cynopterus sphinx )
"The greater short-nosed fruit bat, or short-nosed Indian fruit bat, is a species of megabat in the family Pteropodidae found in South and Southeast Asia. "
cave nectar bat cave nectar bat
( Eonycteris spelaea )
"Cave nectar bat, common names also include dawn bat, common dawn bat, common nectar bat and lesser dawn bat, is a species of megabat within the genus Eonycteris. The scientific name of the species is first published by Dobson in 1871. "
Indian flying fox Indian flying fox
( Pteropus giganteus )
"The Indian flying fox, also known as the greater Indian fruit bat, is a species of flying fox found in South Asia. It is one of the largest bats in the world. It is of interest as a disease vector, as it is capable of transmitting several viruses to humans. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on ripe fruits, such as mangoes and bananas, and nectar. This species is often regarded as vermin due to its destructive tendencies towards fruit farms, but the benefits of its pollination and seed propagation often outweigh the impacts of its fruit consumption. "
Leschenault's rousette Leschenault's rousette
( Rousettus leschenaultii )
"Leschenault's rousette is a species of fruit bat. The scientific name of the species was first published by Desmarest in 1820. "
lesser woolly horseshoe bat lesser woolly horseshoe bat
( Rhinolophus beddomei )
"The lesser woolly horseshoe bat, also called Beddome's horseshoe bat, is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, caves, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss. "
Blyth's horseshoe bat Blyth's horseshoe bat
( Rhinolophus lepidus )
"Blyth's horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. "
least horseshoe bat least horseshoe bat
( Rhinolophus pusillus )
"The least horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam. "
rufous horseshoe bat rufous horseshoe bat
( Rhinolophus rouxii )
"The rufous horseshoe bat is a species of bat in the family Rhinolophidae. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. "
chocolate pipistrelle chocolate pipistrelle
( Falsistrellus affinis )
"The chocolate pipistrelle is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It is found in China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. "
lesser hairy-winged bat lesser hairy-winged bat
( Harpiocephalus harpia )
"The lesser hairy-winged bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. It can be found in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. They are known to eat various species of beetles. It is the only species in the genus Harpiocephalus. "
painted bat painted bat
( Kerivoula picta )
"The painted bat is a species of vesper bat in the family Vespertilionidae. "
Horsfield's bat Horsfield's bat
( Myotis horsfieldii )
"Horsfield's bat is a species of vesper bat. It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. "
Burmese whiskered bat Burmese whiskered bat
( Myotis montivagus )
"The Burmese whiskered bat is a species of vesper bat. It is found in China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. "
Kelaart's pipistrelle Kelaart's pipistrelle
( Pipistrellus ceylonicus )
Kelaart's pipistrelle is a species of vesper bat.
least pipistrelle least pipistrelle
( Pipistrellus tenuis )
"The least pipistrelle is a species of vesper bat. "
Dormer's bat Dormer's bat
( Scotozous dormeri )
"Dormer's bat or Dormer's pipistrelle is a species of vesper bat. It is monotypical for its genus. "
greater Asiatic yellow bat greater Asiatic yellow bat
( Scotophilus heathii )
"The greater Asiatic yellow bat is a species of vesper bat. "
lesser Asiatic yellow bat lesser Asiatic yellow bat
( Scotophilus kuhlii )
"The lesser Asiatic yellow bat is a species of vesper bat. It is found in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan. "
lesser bamboo bat lesser bamboo bat
( Tylonycteris pachypus )
"The lesser bamboo bat or lesser flat-headed bat is one of the smallest species of vesper bat, and is native to Southeast Asia. "
bare-bellied hedgehog bare-bellied hedgehog
( Paraechinus nudiventris )
"The bare-bellied hedgehog, also known as the Madras hedgehog, is a species of hedgehog that is endemic to dry arid regions and scrubby jungles in south-eastern India. As it was believed to be rare, it was formerly listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. It is now known to be locally common in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, resulting in its new listing as a species of Least Concern. It was also found in Kottayam and Palakkad districts of Kerala. "
Kelaart's long-clawed shrew Kelaart's long-clawed shrew
( Feroculus feroculus )
"Kelaart's long-clawed shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is monotypic within the genus Feroculus. It is endemic to Sri Lanka and southern India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is known as පිරි හික් මීයා in Sinhala. "
Day's shrew Day's shrew
( Suncus dayi )
"The Day's shrew is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to India. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. "
Etruscan shrew Etruscan shrew
( Suncus dayi )
"The Etruscan shrew, also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known mammal by mass, weighing only about 1.8 grams (0.063 oz) on average. "
Asian house shrew Asian house shrew
( Suncus murinus )
"The Asian house shrew, grey musk shrew, Asian musk shrew, money shrew, or simply house shrew is a widespread, adaptable species of shrew found mainly in South Asia but introduced widely throughout Asia and eastern Africa. It is a large shrew with a strong musk smell, and is related to the Etruscan shrew. "
Indian highland shrew Indian highland shrew
( Suncus niger )
The Asian highland shrew (Suncus montanus) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Indian hare Indian hare
( Lepus nigricollis )
"The Indian hare, also known as the black-naped hare, is a common species of hare found in the Indian Subcontinent and in Java. Introduced to Madagascar, Comoro Islands, Andaman Islands, Irian Jaya, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Mayotte, Mauritius and Réunion "
Indian pangolin Indian pangolin
( Manis crassicaudata )
"The Indian pangolin, thick-tailed pangolin, or scaly anteater is a pangolin found on the Indian subcontinent. It is not common anywhere in its range. Like other pangolins, it has large, overlapping scales on its body which act as armour. It can also curl itself into a ball as self-defence against predators such as the tiger. The colour of its scales varies depending on the colour of the earth in its surroundings. "
bonnet macaque bonnet macaque
( Macaca radiata )
"The bonnet macaque, also known as zati, is a macaque endemic to southern India. Its distribution is limited by the Indian Ocean on three sides and the Godavari and Tapti Rivers along with a related competing species of rhesus macaque in the north. Land use changes in the last few decades have resulted in changes in its distribution boundaries with the rhesus macaque, raising concern for its status in the wild. "
lion-tailed macaque lion-tailed macaque
( Macaca silenus )
The lion-tailed macaque, or the wanderoo, is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India.
black-footed grey langur black-footed grey langur
( Semnopithecus hypoleucos )
The black-footed gray langur is an Old World monkey, one of the species of langurs. This, like other gray langurs, is a leaf-eating monkey found in south India.
tufted grey langur tufted grey langur
( Semnopithecus priam )
"The tufted gray langur, also known as Madras gray langur, and Coromandel sacred langur, is an Old World monkey, one of the species of langurs. This, like other gray langurs, is mainly a leaf-eating monkey. It is found in southeast India and Sri Lanka. It is one of three Semnopithecus species named after characters from The Iliad, S. hector and S. ajax being the others. In Sinhala language, it is known as හැලි වදුරා. "
Nilgiri langur Nilgiri langur
( Trachypithecus johnii )
"The Nilgiri langur is a langur found in the Nilgiri Hills of the Western Ghats in South India. Its range also includes Kodagu in Karnataka, Kodayar Hills in Tamil Nadu, and many other hilly areas in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This primate has glossy black fur on its body and golden brown fur on its head. It is similar in size and long-tailed like the gray langurs. Females have a white patch of fur on the inner thigh. It typically lives in troops of nine to ten monkeys. Its diet consists of fruits, shoots and leaves. The species is classified as vulnerable due to habitat destruction and poaching for its fur and flesh, the latter believed to have aphrodisiac properties. "
grey slender loris grey slender loris
( Loris lydekkerianus )
"The gray slender loris is a species of primate in the family Loridae. It is found in India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species was previously considered as Loris tardigradus lydekkerianus but Loris tardigradus is now a separate species found in Sri Lanka. This species has been divided into several geographically separated subspecies. "
Indian elephant Indian elephant
( Elephas maximus indicus )
"The Indian elephant is one of three extant recognised subspecies of the Asian elephant and native to mainland Asia. "
Indian crested porcupine Indian crested porcupine
( Hystrix indica )
"The Indian crested porcupine, or Indian porcupine, is a large species of hystricomorph rodent belonging to the Old World porcupine family, Hystricidae. It is native to southern Asia and the Middle East. "
lesser bandicoot rat lesser bandicoot rat
( Bandicota bengalensis )
"The lesser bandicoot rat, Sindh rice rat or Indian mole-rat is a giant rat of Southern Asia, not related to the true bandicoots which are marsupials. They can be up to 40 cm long, are considered a pest in the cereal crops and gardens of India and Sri Lanka, and emit piglike grunts when attacking. The name bandicoot is derived from the Telugu language word pandikokku, which translates loosely to ""pig-rat"". Like the better known rats in the genus Rattus, bandicoot rats are members of the family Muridae. Their fur is dark or (rarely) pale brown dorsally, occasionally blackish, and light to dark grey ventrally. The head-body length is around 250 mm, and the uniformly dark tail is shorter than the head-body length. "
greater bandicoot rat greater bandicoot rat
( Bandicota indica )
"The greater bandicoot rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. It can grow to about 27–29 cm without including the tail which tail can grow to 28 cm. These should not be confused with marsupial bandicoots which inhabit Australia and neighbouring New Guinea, which were named after the bandicota rats. "
Indian bush rat Indian bush rat
( Golunda ellioti )
"The Indian bush rat is a rodent species in the family Muridae. It is the only member of the genus Golunda. "
Blanford's rat Blanford's rat
( Madromys blanfordi )
"Blanford's rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Madromys. Known as වලිග සුදු වන මීයා in Sinhala language. It is found throughout India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. "
little Indian field mouse little Indian field mouse
( Mus booduga )
"The little Indian field mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. "
servant mouse servant mouse
( Mus famulus )
"The servant mouse or Bonhote's mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Western Ghats of South India, where it is restricted to the locations of Eravikulam National Park, Avalanche, Kalapatti, and Coonoor. "
house mouse house mouse
( Mus musculus )
"The house mouse is a small mammal of the order Rodentia, characteristically having a pointed snout, large rounded ears, and a long and hairy tail. It is one of the most abundant species of the genus Mus. Although a wild animal, the house mouse has benefited significantly from associating with human habitation to the point that truly wild populations are significantly less common than the semi-tame populations near human activity. "
brown rat brown rat
( Rattus norvegicus )
"The brown rat, also known as the common rat, street rat, sewer rat, Hanover rat, Norway rat, Norwegian rat, Parisian rat, water rat, or wharf rat, is one of the best known and most common rats. "
Kerala rat Kerala rat
( Rattus ranjiniae )
"The Kerala rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found only in Kerala, India. In Kerala, it is known only from fragmented locations in Alappuzha, Thrissur, and Thiruvananthapuram. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland and swamps. "
black rat black rat
( Rattus rattus )
"The black rat, also known as ship rat, roof rat, or house rat—is a common long-tailed rodent of the stereotypical rat genus Rattus, in the subfamily Murinae. "
Sahyadris forest rat Sahyadris forest rat
( Rattus satarae )
"The Sahyadris forest rat is a species of rat belonging to the family Muridae. It is native to the northern Western Ghats in India where it is split between three regions, Satara in Maharashtra, the Nilgiri mountains in Tamil Nadu and Kodagu district in Karnataka. "
Indian gerbil Indian gerbil
( Tatera indica )
"The Indian gerbil also known as ""antelope rat"", is a species of gerbil in the family Muridae. "
Nilgiri long-tailed tree mouse Nilgiri long-tailed tree mouse
( Vandeleuria nilagirica )
"Nilgiri vandeleuria, also known as the Nilgiri long-tailed tree mouse and the Indian long-tailed tree mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. There has been some dispute as to whether this specimen is actually a subspecies of the Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse but current opinion seems to suggest that it is indeed a separate species. It is found in India. "
Malabar spiny dormouse Malabar spiny dormouse
( Platacanthomys lasiurus )
"The Malabar spiny dormouse is a species of muroid rodent endemic to the Western Ghats of India. It is the only extant species in the genus Platacanthomys and although resembling a dormouse, it is not closely related. About the size of a brown rat, this arboreal species lives in tree holes in dense forest habitats in a small family group. They are distinguishable from other species in the area by their bushy tuft tip to the tail and the spiny fur on the back. "
Indian palm squirrel Indian palm squirrel
( Funambulus palmarum )
"The Indian palm squirrel or three-striped palm squirrel is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae found naturally in India and Sri Lanka. In the late 19th century, the palm squirrel was introduced to Madagascar, Réunion, Mayotte, Comoro Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles and Australia, where it has since become a minor pest. The closely related five-striped palm squirrel, F. pennantii, is found in northern India, and its range partly overlaps with this species. "
Nilgiri palm squirrel Nilgiri palm squirrel
( Funambulus sublineatus )
"The Nilgiri striped squirrel is a threatened species of rodent, a small squirrel (Sciuridae) from rainforests in the southern Western Ghats, including the Nilgiris, in Peninsular India. It formerly included Funambulus obscurus from Sri Lanka as a subspecies, at which point the English name of the ""combined species"" also was dusky striped squirrel. "
jungle palm squirrel jungle palm squirrel
( Funambulus tristriatus )
"The jungle palm squirrel, jungle striped squirrel, or Western Ghats squirrel is a species of rodents in the family Sciuridae endemic to India. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and plantations. This species is tolerant to habitat changes and is common in tea plantations in Western Ghats. This squirrel is confined to forests with tall trees within the West Coast of the Indian Peninsula. This confinement has led the Jungle Palm Squirrel to be a pest to cacao, mangos, grapes, and sapota, which are plants that commonly grow in the type of forest that this squirrel is confined to. "
Indian giant flying squirrel Indian giant flying squirrel
( Petaurista philippensis )
"The Indian giant flying squirrel, also called the large brown flying squirrel or the common giant flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the Sciuridae family. It is capable of gliding flight using a skin membrane stretched between front and hind legs. It is found in mainland Southeast and South Asia, and southern and central China. "
Travancore flying squirrel Travancore flying squirrel
( Petinomys fuscocapillus )
"Travancore flying squirrel, also known as the small flying squirrel, is a flying squirrel found in South India and Sri Lanka. Travancore flying squirrels were thought to be extinct but were rediscovered in 1989 after a gap of 100 years in Kerala. It was rediscovered in Sri Lanka after 78 years. The animals were reported only in wet and intermediate zones of the island, and had a few sightings in the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. "
Indian giant squirrel Indian giant squirrel
( Ratufa indica )
"The Indian giant squirrel, or Malabar giant squirrel, is a large tree squirrel species in the genus Ratufa native to forests and woodlands in India. It is a diurnal, arboreal, and mainly herbivorous squirrel. "
grizzled giant squirrel grizzled giant squirrel
( Ratufa macroura )
"The grizzled giant squirrel is a large tree squirrel in the genus Ratufa found in the highlands of the Central and Uva provinces of Sri Lanka, and in patches of riparian forest along the Kaveri River and in the hill forests of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala states of southern India. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as near threatened due to habitat loss and hunting. "
Madras treeshrew Madras treeshrew
( Anathana ellioti )
"The Madras treeshrew, also known as the Indian treeshrew, is a species of treeshrew in the monotypic genus Anathana found in the hill forests of central and southern India. The genus name is derived from the Tamil name of moongil anathaan and the species name is after Sir Walter Elliot of the Indian Civil Services in Madras. "

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