Golden-backed tree-rat

Golden-backed tree-rat

Golden-backed tree rat

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Mesembriomys macrurus

The golden-backed tree rat (Mesembriomys macrurus ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, found only in Australia.

It is present in the Charnley River–Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

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They range in size from 18 to 34 cm, weighing 200-330 grams.

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Golden-backed tree-rat

References

1. Golden-backed tree-rat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-backed_tree-rat
2. Golden-backed tree-rat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13212/22448770

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