White-tipped tufted-tailed rat
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White-tipped tufted-tailed rat |
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Eliurus penicillatus (Thomas, 1908) |
The White-tipped tufted-tailed rat (Eliurus penicillatus) is a rodent found only on the island of Madagascar. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to habitat loss.
[edit] References
- Baillie (1996). Eliurus penicillatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR B1+2c v2.3)