Pectinator spekei — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This species appears to be patchily distributed Ethiopia, Djibouti and Eritrea. The distribution in Somalia is unclear, but the type locality is in Somaliland between Goree Bunder and Nogal (09 deg N and 47 deg E). In Ethiopia, it has been recorded at elevations from sea level to 1,200 m asl (although Yalden et al. [1996] indicate the species may possibly occur to 2,200 m asl).
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
Yalden et al. (1976) states that this species is an inhabitant of rocky cliffs (sheltering in rock fissures) in desert or semi-desert areas, and that it is sometimes found in association with hyraxes. A specimen in Djibouti was collected in an area comprising sand and rocks with low scrub and grass and some well established trees and bushes (Pearch et al. 2002). Five captive-born litters contained a single young, although a sixth contained two.

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Observations: Little is known about these animals, but it is estimated that they may live up to 10 years in captivity (David Macdonald 1985). One female lived 4 years in captivity (Ronald Nowak 1999).
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
Coetzee, N. & Grubb, P.

Reviewer/s
Amori, G. (Small Nonvolant Mammal Red List Authority) & Cox, N. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification
Listed as Least Concern because, although it is seldom recorded, it has a relatively wide distribution, has a presumed large overall population, there are unlikely to be any significant threats, and because it is unlikely to be declining fast enough to qualify for listing in a more threatened category.

History
  • 2004
    Data Deficient
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
In Djibouti, the species is fairly common and widely distributed. Population densities of 76 individuals per hectare have been given (Nowak 1999).

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
It is considered likely that the species has few threats.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
It is not known if the species is present in any protected areas.
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Speke's Pectinator

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Speke's Pectinator (Pectinator spekei) is a species of rodent in the Ctenodactylidae family. It is monotypic within the genus Pectinator.[citation needed] It is found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and rocky areas.

Skeletal details * 1 Skeleton * 2 Skull from above * 3 Skull from below * 4 Left side of lower jaw * 5 Cervical and part of the thoracic portion of the vertebral column * 6 Sternum, episternum, clavicles, and costal cartilages * 7 Pelvis * 8 Femur

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