Leptomys

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Leptomys
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Subfamily: Murinae
Tribe: Hydromyini
Genus: Leptomys
Thomas, 1897
Type species
Leptomys elegans
Species

5, see text

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Distribution map of species of Leptomys on New Guinea

Leptomys is a genus of rodent endemic to New Guinea. It is considered part of the New Guinea Old Endemics, meaning it was part of the first wave of murine rodents to colonize the island. Leptomys are seen to have minimal adaptations to their aquatic life style. Elongated hind feet accompanied by elongated centre toes suggest the ability to leap. The third molar which is lost is many rodents is retained, albeit smaller. Small eyes and ears can be seen amongst its velvety soft fur. [1]

Species

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References

  1. Walkers Mammals, Nowak, 1983[ full citation needed ]