Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935)

Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn, 2005, Order Rodentia - Family Muridae, Mammal Species of the World: a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3 rd Edition), Volume 2, Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, pp. 1189-1531 : 1435

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https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.7316535

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11335269

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scientific name

Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935)
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Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935) View in CoL

[Rattus] steini Rümmler 1935 View in CoL , Z. Saugetierk., 10: 111.

Type Locality: E Prov. of Papua (= Irian Jaya), Sumuri Mtn, Weyland Mtns, 2000-2600 m.

Vernacular Names: Stein's Paramelomys.

Distribution: Recorded only from the type locality.

Discussion: Similar to P. rubex in fur coloration, but averages larger in most dimensions except for its shorter and broader hind feet ( Menzies, 1996). Paramelomys rubex occurs at lower elevations (originally reported as shawi from 1200 m) in the Weyland Mtns.

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Rodentia

Family

Muridae

Genus

Paramelomys

Loc

Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935)

Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn 2005
2005
Loc

[Rattus] steini

Rümmler 1935: 111
1935
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