Sulawesian shrew rat
The Sulawesian shrew rat (Melasmothrix naso) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Melasmothrix. It is found only in central Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is known from the localities of Rano Rano and Mount Nokilalaki.
| Sulawesian shrew rat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Melasmothrix Miller & Hollister, 1921 |
| Species: | M. naso |
| Binomial name | |
| Melasmothrix naso | |
References
- Gerrie, R. & Kennerley, R. (2017). "Melasmothrix naso". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2017: e.T13079A22429177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T13079A22429177.en. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- 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. 1373. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
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