Chiruromys lamia

Chiruromys lamia
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)

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]

References

  1. 1 2 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. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  2. Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M. 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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