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Elvira Rat and Cutch Rock Rat
June 4 , 2026
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- Adaptability to different rocky habitats influences the survival and distribution of the Elvira rat and the Cutch rock rat.
- The Elvira rat is a Critically Endangered rodent found only in the Shervaroy Hills of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, and is closely associated with the rare Shonkinite rock formation.
- The Cutch rock rat has a wider distribution because it can adapt to various rocky habitats, including granite, quartzite, basalt, and Deccan Trap formations.
- The Elvira rat has a very restricted habitat range, while the Cutch rock rat is found in parts of Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, making it relatively more resilient.
- The Cutch rock rat plays an important ecological role as a prey species for animals such as the Bengal fox and several raptor species.
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