Melasmothrix_naso

Sulawesian shrew rat

Sulawesian shrew rat

Species of rodent

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.

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These small-bodied rodents live at high altitudes, reaching up to 7500 feet, specifically in places that maintain wet, cool conditions like moss forests.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Gerrie, R.; Kennerley, R. (2017). "Melasmothrix naso". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T13079A22429177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T13079A22429177.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. [2]
    G., Musser, Guy (1982). Crunomys and the small-bodied shrew rats native to the Philippine Islands and Sulawesi (Celebes). American Museum of Natural History. OCLC 10878557.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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