Most subspecies of the eastern woodrat have been classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, with the exception of the Key Largo woodrat. While the species appears to never have been abundant, it remains widespread and reasonably common.
Most subspecies of the eastern woodrat have been classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, except for the Key Largo woodrat. While the species appears to never have been abundant, it remains widespread and relatively common.