Dark-tailed Tree Rat
Niviventer cremoriventer
About the Dark-tailed Tree Rat
The dark-tailed tree rat or Sundaic arboreal niviventer (Niviventer cremoriventer) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula (Thailand, Malaysia), including some offshore islands (Myanmar: Mergui Archipelago), and in parts of the Malay Archipelago (Singapore; Indonesia: Anambas Islands, Sumatra, Nias, Belitung (=Billiton), Bangka Island, Java, Bali; Borneo and some its offshore islands). It might be a species complex.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Dark-tailed Tree Rat?
The scientific name of the Dark-tailed Tree Rat is Niviventer cremoriventer.
How many Dark-tailed Tree Rat sightings have been recorded?
19 observations of the Dark-tailed Tree Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
