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List Of Mammals Of Papua New Guinea
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Papua New Guinea. There are 244 mammal species in Papua New Guinea, of which seven are critically endangered, twelve are endangered and forty are vulnerable.This list is derived from the IUCN Red List which lists species of mammals and includes those mammals that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those used in existing Wikipedia articles as of 21 May 2007 and supplemented by the common names and taxonomy from the IUCN, Smithsonian Institution, or University of Michigan where no Wikipedia article was available. Abbreviations The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: Some species were assessed using an earlier set of criteria. Species assessed using this system have the following instead of near threatened and least concern categories: Subclass: Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia (a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia). Its capital, located along its southeastern coast, is Port Moresby. The country is the world's third largest island country, with an area of . At the national level, after being ruled by three external powers since 1884, including nearly 60 years of Australian administration starting during World War I, Papua New Guinea established its sovereignty in 1975. It became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1975 with Elizabeth II as its queen. It also became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations in its own right. There are 839 known languages of Papua New Guinea, one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squirrel-toothed Rat
The squirrel-toothed rat (''Anisomys imitator''), also known as the New Guinea giant rat, powerful-toothed rat, uneven-toothed rat, or narrow-toothed giant rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus ''Anisomys'' and is found in New Guinea. The species has been known to eat karuka nuts (''Pandanus julianettii''), and growers will put platforms or other obstacles on the trunks of the trees to keep the pests out. Names It is known as gudi-ws or gudl-ws in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ....Pawley, Andrew and Ralph Bulmer. 2011. ''A Dictionary of Kalam with Ethnographic Notes''. Canberra. Pacific Linguistics. References * Rodents of New Guinea Rodents of Papua New Guinea Old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Water Rat
The western water rat (''Hydromys hussoni'') is a semiaquatic species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in West Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References * Hydromys Rodents of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Western New Guinea Mammals described in 1982 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Endemic fauna of New Guinea Taxa named by Guy Musser Rodents of New Guinea {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakali
The rakali (''Hydromys chrysogaster)'', also known as the rabe or water-rat, is an Australian native rodent first described in 1804. Adoption of the Aboriginal name Rakali is intended to foster a positive public attitude by Environment Australia. One of four described species in the genus ''Hydromys'', it is the only one with a range extending beyond Papua New Guinea and Indonesian West Papua. Having adapted to and colonised a unique niche of a semiaquatic and nocturnal lifestyle, this species lives in burrows on the banks of rivers, lakes and estuaries and feeds on aquatic insects, fish, crustaceans, mussels, snails, frogs, birds' eggs and water birds. Rakali have a body in length, weigh , and have a thick tail measuring around . Females are generally smaller than males but tail lengths are normally the same. They have partially webbed hind legs, waterproof fur, a flattened head, a long blunt nose, many whiskers and small ears and eyes. The body is streamlined with a skull t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydromys
''Hydromys'' is a genus of semiaquatic rodents in the subfamily Murinae. Three species are endemic to New Guinea and nearby islands. The fourth species, the rakali, is also found on Australia. The most recently discovered member of this genus was described in 2005. List of species Genus ''Hydromys'' - water rats *Rakali, ''Hydromys chrysogaster'' E. Geoffroy, 1804 *Western water rat, ''Hydromys hussoni'' Musser and Piik, 1982 * New Britain water rat, ''Hydromys neobritannicus'' Tate and Archbold, 1935 * Ziegler's water rat, ''Hydromys ziegleri'' Helgen, 2005 Note: ''Hydromys habbema'' Tate and Archbold, 1941 and ''Hydromys shawmayeri'' (Hinton, 1943) are placed within ''Baiyankamys '' Baiyankamys'' is a genus of amphibious murid rodents. It was originally described, along with the species '' Baiyankamys shawmayeri'' by Hinton in 1943 after he found the remains of a single individual in south east of the Bismarck Mountain ...'' after Helgen, 2005. References * * * Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Earless Water Rat
The earless water rat (''Crossomys moncktoni'') is a New Guinea rodent, part of the ''Hydromys'' group of the subfamily of Old World rats and mice (Murinae). It is the only species of the genus ''Crossomys''. This species is probably most closely related to ''Baiyankamys''. It is still unclear to which species this group is related. It is one of the most aquatically adapted rodents of the world. Names It is known as kuypep in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.Pawley, Andrew and Ralph Bulmer. 2011. ''A Dictionary of Kalam with Ethnographic Notes''. Canberra. Pacific Linguistics. History of discovery This animal was first described in 1907 by the British mammalogist Oldfield Thomas, based on a single specimen caught by one Mr. C. A. W. Monckton, after whom the species was named, near Brown River, Central Province, south-east Papua New Guinea. Only in July 1950 a second specimen was captured. Since then, several other examples have been caught in the mountains of eastern New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brush-tailed Rabbit Rat
The brush-tailed rabbit rat (''Conilurus penicillatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Taxonomy The brush-tailed rabbit-rat is one of three ''Conilurus'' species that were extant in Australia prior to European colonisation, and represents the sole surviving species of the genus. Two other species, the white-footed rabbit-rat (''C. albipes'') and the Capricorn rabbit-rat (''C. capricornensis''), are now extinct. Morphological analysis established three subspecies of ''C. penicillatus'', of which one is on Papua New Guinea and two are present within Australia: one on the Tiwi Islands off the coast of the Northern Territory, and another on the Australian mainland. Description The brush-tailed-rabbit-rat is a moderately sized murid rodent, weighing from 116 to 216 g with a head-body length of 135 to 227 mm and a tail length of 102 to 235 mm. Typically individuals are coloured grizzled grey or brown on the upper side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conilurus
The rabbit rats, genus ''Conilurus'' represent an unusual genus of Old World rats from Australia, New Guinea, and Melville Island. Head and body are 16.5–20 cm. Tail length is 18–21.5 cm. The tail is haired and has a distinct tuft at the end. These nocturnal animals are found in habitats ranging from coastal areas, swamps, plains, and forests. They have been reported along the edge of oceanic surf, presumably feeding. Young have been found to cling to one of the mother's four nipples while she forages. Gestation is 33–35 days. Species Genus ''Conilurus'' - rabbit rats *† White-footed rabbit rat, ''Conilurus albipes'' *† Capricorn rabbit rat, ''Conilurus capricornensis'' *Brush-tailed rabbit rat The brush-tailed rabbit rat (''Conilurus penicillatus'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Taxonomy The brush-tailed rabbit-rat is one of three ''Conilurus'' species that were extan ..., ''Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rümmler's Brush Mouse
Rümmler's brush mouse or Rümmler's mouse (''Coccymys ruemmleri'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses (Poaceae). However, sedge (Cyperaceae) and rush (Juncaceae) can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes, like clover, and other herbs. Grasslands occur natur .... References * Baillie, J. 1996.Coccymys ruemmleri 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007. *Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. pp. 894–1531 ''in'' Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore. Rats of Asia Coccymys Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea Rodents of Papua New Guinea Mammals d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coccymys
''Coccymys'' is a genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It contains the following species: * ''Coccymys kirrhos'' * Rümmler's brush mouse (''Coccymys ruemmleri'') * ''Coccymys shawmayeri'' The genus previously included the White-toothed brush mouse The white-toothed brush mouse (''Coccymys albidens''), also known as the white-toothed melomys or white-toothed mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical ... (''Brassomys albidens''). References Rodent genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lesser Tree Mouse
The lesser tree mouse (''Chiruromys vates'') is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found only in Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... References * Chiruromys Rodents of Papua New Guinea Mammals described in 1908 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Oldfield Thomas {{Murinae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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