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]

This article is about the rodent species. For other uses, see Lamia.

Chiruromys lamia
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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

1. 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.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)old-form url
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. pp. 894–1531. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.