Melomys caurinus
Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
The short-tailed Talaud mosaic-tailed rat or the short-tailed Talaud melomys is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to Karakelong and Salebabu in the Talaud Islands in Indonesia where it occurs in forest habitats. The long-tailed Talaud mosaic-tailed rat is also present on the islands and the shorter tail of this species means that it is likely to be mainly terrestrial whereas M. talaudium is largely arboreal.
Fun Fact
It is endemic to Karakelong and Salebabu in the Talaud Islands in Indonesia where it occurs in forest habitats.
Habitat
Endemic to Karakelong and Salebabu in the Talaud Islands in Indonesia where it occurs in forest habitats.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
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