Tarsomys
Encyclopedia
Tarsomys is a genus of rodent
in the family Muridae
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It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the family Muridae
Muridae
Muridae is the largest family of mammals. It contains over 600 species found naturally throughout Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. They have been introduced worldwide. The group includes true mice and rats, gerbils, and relatives....
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It contains the following species:
- Long-footed RatLong-footed RatThe Long-footed Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 9 July 2007....
(Tarsomys apoensis) - Spiny Long-footed RatSpiny Long-footed RatThe Spiny Long-footed Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Heaney, L. 1996. . Downloaded on 9 July 2007....
(Tarsomys echinatus)