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 | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Chiruromys |
| Species: | C. lamia |
| Binomial name | |
| Chiruromys lamia Thomas, 1897 | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Chiruromys kagi (Tate, 1951) | |
References
- 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.
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