Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Subfamily Murinae Higher classification Batomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Genus Batomys Rank Species | |
Similar Hamiguitan hairy‑tailed rat, Batomys, Mindanao hairy‑tailed rat, Dinagat bushy‑tailed cloud rat, Panay cloudrunner | ||
Dinagat hairy-tailed rat or Russet Batomys (Batomys russatus) is one of five species of rodent in the genus Batomys. It is in the diverse family Muridae. This species is endemic to the Philippines.
Distribution
This rat is found on Dinagat Island and possibly on other islands nearby. Further surveys have yet to be carried out, but it is currently endangered accouring to the IUCN.
References
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