Millardia_meltada

Soft-furred rat

Soft-furred rat

Species of rodent

The soft-furred rat (Millardia meltada), or soft-furred metad, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae native to South Asia.

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Description

Head and body length is 13–16 cm. Tail ss 12–14 cm. Yellowish to brownish gray dorsally and whitish in the underparts. Tail naked, blackish above, paler beneath. Fine dense fur shorter ventrally. Many shortish whiskers. Males are larger.[citation needed]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, at altitudes from sea level to 2,670 m asl. It inhabits tropical and sub-tropical forests and grasslands, also making use of irrigated croplands and other cultivated areas.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Molur, S. & Nameer, P.O. (2016). "Millardia meltada". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016. IUCN: e.T13525A115115706. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T13525A22461465.en. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
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