Spiny long-footed rat

The spiny long-footed rat (Tarsomys echinatus), also known as the Mindanao spiny rat,[1] is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.[2]

Spiny long-footed rat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Tarsomys
Species:
T. echinatus
Binomial name
Tarsomys echinatus
Musser & Heaney, 1992

It is found only in Mindanao, Philippines, in Bukidnon and South Cotabato provinces. It has been recorded in lowland areas around Mount Kitanglad and Mount Matutum.

References

  1. Kennerley, R. (2019). "Tarsomys echinatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T21496A22459733. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T21496A22459733.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  2. 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. p. 1507. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.


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