Torricelli Mountains Shrew Mouse

Torricelli Mountains Shrew MouseThis small rodent is known from the Torricelli Mountains of northern New Guinea. Only one specimen has been documented, so biological information is limited.What does it look like?The specimen has a warm-brown back, cinnamon-colored underparts, and a mottled tail.How does it live?This small rodent is known from the Torricelli Mountains of northern New Guinea. Only one specimen has been documented, so biological information is limited.The described specimen was collected in upper montane forest in the Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea. Other behavior and diet are unknown.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.