Subfamily Nesomyinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Genus Eliurus Higher classification Eliurus | |
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Similar Webb's tufted‑tailed rat, Grandidier's tufted‑tailed rat, White‑tipped tufted‑tailed rat, Tanala tufted‑tailed rat, Gregarious short‑tailed rat |
Ellerman's tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus ellermani) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is endemic to eastern Madagascar. As only two specimens of this species have been observed, questions have been raised regarding whether this taxon is distinct from Eliurus tanala.
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