Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Uromys Higher classification Uromys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Uromys imperator Rank Species | |
Similar Rodent, Mammal, Muroidea, Ilin Island cloudrunner, Big‑eared hopping mouse | ||
The emperor rat (Uromys imperator) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Solomon Islands. It is rated as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, but may already be extinct.
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