Alpine Mallomys

Alpine MallomysThis large rodent is recorded in alpine areas of western New Guinea at 3,500–4,050 m. It has a long gray coat and makes dens among rocks.What does it look like?The woolly dorsal coat is gray, while the underside is yellowish white.How does it live?This large rodent is recorded in alpine areas of western New Guinea at 3,500–4,050 m. It has a long gray coat and makes dens among rocks.It is terrestrial and makes dens among rocks. It is probably nocturnal, although the source presents this as uncertain.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.