A medium-sized rat from mainland South-East Asia, closely associated with dry farmland, where it feeds on crops such as maize and is studied as a potential vector of diseases transmissible to humans.
Medium-sized within its genus, smaller than the Greater Bandicoot Rat (Bandicota indica); distinguished from it mainly by its smaller size, as they share the same general appearance.
Excavates burrows in dry farmland; leaves gnawed stems of maize and other crops as tracks and signs of its presence and feeding activity.
Dry agricultural land in Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Omnivorous, with crops such as maize forming an important part of its diet.
Excavates burrows in farmland; can carry pathogens such as Leptospira, Orientia tsutsugamushi, Bartonella and hantaviruses, which are relevant to public health.
A widely distributed species with no indication of significant decline.
No significant threats to the species; on the contrary, it can cause damage to agricultural crops.
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