Salokko rat

The Salokko rat (Taeromys arcuatus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

Salokko rat
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Taeromys
Species:
T. arcuatus
Binomial name
Taeromys arcuatus
(Tate & Archbold, 1935)

It is found only in Sulawesi, Indonesia. The Salokko rat has been found in the Mekongga Mountains of southeastern Sulawesi, and Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi.

References

  1. Clayton, E. & Kennerley, R. (2016). "Taeromys arcuatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T21328A22428390. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T21328A22428390.en.


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