Manus Island Mosaic-tailed Rat   RAT
 
Advertisement
 

Scientific Name:
Melomys matambuai
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Manus Melomys
Group:
Mammals
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Papua New Guinea

Facts Summary:
The Manus Island Mosaic-tailed Rat (Melomys matambuai) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "mammals" and found in the following area(s): Papua New Guinea. This species is also known by the following name(s): Manus Melomys.


Featured Article

10 Unusually White Creatures You'll Probably Never See in Real Life
Creatures with albinism and leucism are beautiful and rare animals. They have all the characteristics of others of their species except they are white in color. The lack of melanin generally results in the animal looking bleached all over, appearing white or pink. It happens in many animals ranging from squirrels to whitetail deer. Here are ten incredible and rare, white-colored creatures that you'll probably never see in real life.

Read More...


Advertisement


Endangered Species of Our Planet

Donate, Adopt, Get Involved

EEC Conservation Directory
Donate

Mailing List

Would you like to receive a notice and link when the new Creature Feature is posted?

Enter your e-mail address below:

 

Fun & Games

Are you inspired by endangered animals? Check out our games and coloring pages! More to come soon.
color endangered creatures
play hangman