Roof rat depredations on Hibiscadelphus (Malvaceae) trees

Author:

Baker, James K., Allen, Melinda S.

Title:

Roof rat depredations on Hibiscadelphus (Malvaceae) trees

Periodical:

Proceedings of the second conference in natural sciences, Hawaii volcanoes national park

Year:

1978

Pages:

p. 2-5

Subject:

Rattus rattus Rats Endangered species Hawaii Island Extinct trees Hawaii Island

Summary:

The study indicates that roof rats damage Hibiscadelphus trees by eating bark, buds, flowers, nectar, and seeds. The nectar feeding habits of the rats may also compete with native nectar feeding birds.

URL:

http://hdl.handle.net/10125/18298

Collection:

Monographs