Long-footed rat

The long-footed rat (Tarsomys apoensis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

Long-footed rat
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Tarsomys
Species:
T. apoensis
Binomial name
Tarsomys apoensis
Mearns, 1905

It is found only in the highlands of Mindanao, Philippines, including Mount Apo, Mount Kitanglad, and Mount Malindang.

References

  1. Heaney, L. & Tabaranza, B. (2016). "Tarsomys apoensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T21495A22459666. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T21495A22459666.en.


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