Stein's paramelomys
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Stein's paramelomys, (''Paramelomys steini''), is a species of rodent native to Indonesia. Official observation of this species was only obtained on the Wayland Mountain on the island of New Guinea (Papua Province, Indonesia). It has only been observed on montane forest, montane (high-altitude) forests. The population of ''P. steini'' is not known. It was previously classified as ''Paramelomys rubex'' before it was recognized as separate species. ''P. steini'' has a larger body but shorter and wider hind feet.


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Paramelomys Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals described in 1935 Rodents of New Guinea {{Murinae-stub