Short-tailed Talaud Melomys

Short-tailed Talaud MelomysThe Short-tailed Talaud Melomys is a native rodent of the Talaud Islands. Its relatively short tail has led researchers to suggest it may be terrestrial, though that is not a direct observation.What does it look like?Its tail is relatively short for its body, a trait the chapter cites when proposing a terrestrial habit.How does it live?The Short-tailed Talaud Melomys is a native rodent of the Talaud Islands. Its relatively short tail has led researchers to suggest it may be terrestrial, though that is not a direct observation.A terrestrial habit has been proposed because of its relatively short tail. The authors present this as an inference and note that the ecology of native Talaud Melomys is poorly known.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.