87. Maxomys whiteheadi (Thomas, 1894)

Common name: Whitehead ’ s Sundaic Spiny Rat

Myanmar name:

Distribution: Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, and various adjacent islands. In Myanmar, possibly distributed in the Southern peninsular area (Pimsai et al. 2014).

Remarks: This species is categorized as vulnerable by the IUCN; however, not yet listed under the protection status of Myanmar.