Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Subfamily Murinae Scientific name Vandeleuria oleracea Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Genus Vandeleuria Higher classification Vandeleuria | |
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Similar Vandeleuria, Nilgiri long‑tailed tree mouse, Mammal, Red climbing mouse, Rodent | ||
The Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse (Vandeleuria oleracea) is a species of rodent found in South and Southeast Asia. It is known as ගස් මීයා by Sinhalese people.
Description
Head and body length is 7-9cm. Tail is 10-12cm. Reddish brown upperparts grading on the sides to light yellowish brown. Underparts are light brownish white. Long tail is dark, and slender with no tuft at tip. Largish hind feet with nails instead of claws on the outer toes, which are opposable.
References
Asiatic long-tailed climbing mouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA