Dinagat hairy-tailed rat explained

Dinagat hairy-tailed rat or russet batomys (Batomys russatus) is one of five species of rodent in the genus Batomys. It is in the diverse family Muridae.This species is endemic to the Philippines.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Distribution

This rat is found on Dinagat Island and possibly on other islands nearby. Further surveys have yet to be carried out, but it is currently endangered according to the IUCN.^[4]

Notes and References

1. http://vertebrates.si.edu/mammals/msw/ Mammal Species of the World
2. http://www.arkive.org/russet-batomys/batomys-russatus/ Russet batomys videos, photos and facts - Batomys russatus
3. Myers, P., R. Espinosa, C. S. Parr, T. Jones, G. S. Hammond, and T. A. Dewey. (2012). Batomys: Classification The Animal Diversity Web (online). Retrieved on 2012-12-28.
4. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/136394/0 IUCNRedist.org