Black-tailed mosaic-tailed rat
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Melomys rufescens

The black-tailed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys rufescens ) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is endemic to the island of New Guinea.

Animal name origin

It is known as alks in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.

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References

1. Black-tailed mosaic-tailed rat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-tailed_mosaic-tailed_rat
2. Black-tailed mosaic-tailed rat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13133/115109431

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