Crunomys
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Crunomys is a genus of rodent
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:
  • Celebes Shrew Rat
    Celebes Shrew Rat
    The Celebes Shrew Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in Indonesia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

     (Crunomys celebensis)
  • Northern Luzon Shrew Rat
    Northern Luzon Shrew Rat
    The Northern Luzon Shrew Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

     (Crunomys fallax)
  • Mindanao Shrew Rat
    Mindanao Shrew Rat
    The Mindanao Shrew Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 19 July 2007....

     (Crunomys melanius)
  • Katanglad Shrew Mouse
    Katanglad Shrew Mouse
    The Katanglad Shrew Mouse , also known as the Kitanglad Shrew-mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Philippines...

    (Crunomys suncoides)
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