Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Distribution and Assessment of the Population Status of Critically Endangered Kondana Soft-Furred Rat

Grantee Name: Bombay Natural History Society

Hotspot: Western Ghats
Location: India
Amount: $15,172
Dates: Aug 2013 – Jan 2015
Keywords: Research, Species Conservation

Examine the taxonomic and distribution status, population density and habitat selection of the Critically Endangered Kondana soft-furred rat (Millardia kondana) in the northern Western Ghats. Apply the results to develop and implement a conservation management plan for the species at Sinhgad, with active participation of all stakeholders.

Strategic Direction : 2 Improve the conservation of globally threatened species through systematic conservation planning and action