Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Nesomys Higher classification Nesomys | Phylum Chordata Family Nesomyidae Scientific name Nesomys rufus Rank Species | |
Similar Voalavoanala, Tanala tufted‑tailed rat, Bastard big‑footed mouse, Eliurus, Dormouse tufted‑tailed rat |
The island mouse (Nesomys rufus) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found only in Madagascar.
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Island mouse Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA