Sulawesian shrew rat
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Melasmothrix naso

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

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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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1. Sulawesian shrew rat Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulawesian_shrew_rat
2. Sulawesian shrew rat on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/13079/22429177

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