Chiruromys lamia
Appearance
Chiruromys lamia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Muridae |
Genus: | Chiruromys |
Species: | C. lamia
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Binomial name | |
Chiruromys lamia Thomas, 1897
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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
[edit]- ^ a b Aplin, K. (2016). "Chiruromys lamia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T4692A22448086. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T4692A22448086.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ 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.