Lamia (animal)
This article is about a rodent species. For the beetle genus, see Lamia textor. For other uses, see Lamia.
| Lamia | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Chiruromys |
| Species: | C. lamia |
| Binomial name | |
| Chiruromys lamia (Thomas, 1897) | |
The lamia (Chiruromys lamia), also known as the broad-headed tree mouse, is found chiefly in southeastern New Guinea. It is arboreal, living in hollow tree nests, and is found at elevations of 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft).
References
- R. Leary, D. Wright, S. Hamilton, R. Singadan, J. Menzies, F. Bonaccorso, K. Helgen, L. Seri, A. Allison & K. Aplin (2008). "Chiruromys lamia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2012.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved July 15, 2012.