southern groovetoothed moss-mouse

southern groovetoothed moss-mouseThis small rodent was recorded at three sites in southern New Guinea. Its upper and lower fur are both pale gray-brown, and the records include both primary and secondary forest settings.What does it look like?The fur is relatively pale gray-brown both above and below, with an overall uniform color.How does it live?This small rodent was recorded at three sites in southern New Guinea. Its upper and lower fur are both pale gray-brown, and the records include both primary and secondary forest settings.The species was recorded at three localities in southern Papua New Guinea. A specimen from the Darai Plateau was collected in primary forest; the type specimen from the Sogeri Plateau came from a secondary-forest and eucalyptus-savanna setting.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.