Chiruromys lamia
Chiruromys lamia, also known as the lamia or the broad-headed tree mouse, is a species of rodent found chiefly in southeastern New Guinea. It is arboreal, living in hollow tree nests, and is found at elevations of 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft).[1]
Chiruromys lamia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Muridae |
Genus: | Chiruromys |
Species: | C. lamia |
Binomial name | |
Chiruromys lamia Thomas, 1897 | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Chiruromys kagi (Tate, 1951) |
References
- Leary, R.; Wright, D.; Hamilton, S.; Singadan, R.; Menzies, J.; Bonaccorso, F.; Helgen, K.; Seri, L.; Allison, A. & Aplin, K. (2008). "Chiruromys lamia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 894–1531. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
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