Pogonomys_sylvestris

Gray-bellied tree mouse

Gray-bellied tree mouse

Species of mammal

The gray-bellied tree mouse (Pogonomys sylvestris) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Papua New Guinea.

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It is consumed by the Kalam people of Papua New Guinea, and is hunted by women who look for it in its burrows.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Leary, T.; Singadan, R.; Menzies, J.; Wright, D.; Helgen, K. & Aplin, K. (2017) [errata version of 2016 assessment]. "Pogonomys sylvestris". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T17885A115141693. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T17885A22431361.en. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  2. [2]
    Bulmer, RNH (1975). Kalam Classification Of Reptiles And Fishes. Journal of the Polynesian Society 84(3): 267–308.


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