The Sulawesian shrew rat (''Melasmothrix naso'') is a species of

rodent Rodents (from Latin , 'to gnaw') are mammals of the order Rodentia (), which are characterized by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents. They are n ...

in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus ''Melasmothrix''. It is found only in central Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is known from the localities of Rano Rano and Mount Nokilalaki. These small-bodied rodents live at high altitudes, reaching up to 7500 feet. Specifically, in places that maintain wet, cool conditions like moss forests.

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* Rats of Asia Endemic fauna of Indonesia Rodents of Sulawesi Endangered fauna of Asia Taxa named by Ned Hollister Taxa named by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. Mammals described in 1921 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Old World rats and mice {{Murinae-stub