Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Eliurus Higher classification Eliurus | Phylum Chordata Family Nesomyidae Scientific name Eliurus majori Rank Species | |
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Similar White‑tipped tufted‑tailed rat, Eliurus, Webb's tufted‑tailed rat, Gregarious short‑tailed rat, Tanala tufted‑tailed rat | ||
Major's tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus majori) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found only in Madagascar. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species was named in honor of Swiss zoologist C. I. Forsyth Major.
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