Melomys_fulgens

Seram long-tailed mosaic-tailed rat

Seram long-tailed mosaic-tailed rat

Species of rodent

The Seram long-tailed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys fulgens), also known as the Seram long-tailed melomys, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only on the south coast of the island of Seram in Indonesia. At one time it was thought to be a subspecies of the white-bellied mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys leucogaster) but was subsequently raised to full species level. It differs from that species in having a much longer, scale-free tail with a calloused tip which is likely to be prehensile and used while climbing trees.[2]

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

The IUCN has insufficient information on which to assess its conservation status so it is listed as "data deficient".[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Clayton, E. (2016). "Melomys fulgens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T136673A22421272.en.
  2. [2]
    Aplin, K.; Helgen, K. (2008). "Melomys fulgens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 2014-10-27.


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