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Rossel Island melomys






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Rossel Island melomys

Conservation status


Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Melomys
Species:
M. arcium
Binomial name
Melomys arcium

Thomas, 1913

The Rossel Island melomys (Melomys arcium) is a species of rodent from the family Muridae. It is endemictoRossel IslandinPapua New Guinea, but Flannery (1955) presumed that "it did exist previously on other islands of the group, but has become extinct on all except Rossel."[2] For many years it was seen as a subspecies of the white-bellied mosaic-tailed rat, but is now considered a distinct species.[2] It is listed as data deficient by the IUCN Red List in light of little information on "population status, ecological requirements, and threats".[1] The Rossel Island melomys has not been officially recorded since 1956, but its habitat is still in good condition.[1] The IUCN lists determining population status of the melomys as a "high priority".[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Lamoreux, J. (2016). "Melomys arcium". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136431A22420872. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T136431A22420872.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  • ^ a b Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1374. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.

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