Marmoset rat
Species of rodent
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The marmoset rat (Hapalomys longicaudatus), also known as the greater marmoset rat,[2] is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| Marmoset rat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Hapalomys |
| Species: | H. longicaudatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hapalomys longicaudatus Blyth, 1859 | |