Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Rattus Higher classification Rat | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Rattus mollicomulus Rank Species | |
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The little soft-furred rat (Rattus mollicomulus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only on the upper slopes of Mount Lampobattang in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is so called because it of soft silky fur. It is smaller than the roof rat but larger than house mouse.
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