Ghosts · EX Extinct
Bramble Cay Melomys
Melomys rubicola
A small mouse-like rodent from a single speck of sand in the Torres Strait — and, in 2016, the first mammal declared extinct because of human-driven climate change.
EX · Extinct
Overview
A small mouse-like rodent from a single speck of sand in the Torres Strait — and, in 2016, the first mammal declared extinct because of human-driven climate change.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EX · Extinct |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | unknown |
| Last assessed | — |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Rodentia |
| Family | Muridae |
| Range | Australia (Torres Strait) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Lived on one tiny, low-lying coral cay.
- The first mammal lost to rising seas and a changing climate.
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Bramble Cay Melomys art print
Museum-grade art print from the Bramble Cay Melomys plate.
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Bramble Cay Melomys notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Bramble Cay Melomys plate.
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