Subfamily Nesomyinae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Genus Eliurus Higher classification Eliurus | |
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Similar Grandidier's tufted‑tailed rat, Webb's tufted‑tailed rat, White‑tipped tufted‑tailed rat, Major's tufted‑tailed rat, Macrotarsomys petteri |
The Tsingy tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus antsingy) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is endemic to western and northern Madagascar, and has been observed mainly in dry forest. As a result of deforestation, the habitat of E. antsingy is at risk.
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