Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Melomys Higher classification Melomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Melomys capensis Rank Species | |
Similar Melomys, Black‑tailed mosaic‑ta, Mammal | ||
The Cape York mosaic-tailed rat, or Cape York melomys (Melomys capensis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Australia, on the Cape York Peninsula.
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