Fly River Leptomys

Fly River LeptomysThe Fly River Leptomys is a rodent confirmed from river basins in southern New Guinea. A large white facial blaze is a notable feature.What does it look like?Its fur is short and dense, and the back is grayish brown. A large white blaze on the face helps distinguish it from other Leptomys.How does it live?The Fly River Leptomys is a rodent confirmed from river basins in southern New Guinea. A large white facial blaze is a notable feature.Confirmed specimens came from well-drained riverbank forests. The paper describes it as terrestrial and probably nocturnal.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.