Subalpine Mallomys

Subalpine MallomysThis large rodent lives in the highlands of New Guinea’s Central Cordillera and is the largest member of the genus Mallomys.What does it look like?It is described as the largest Mallomys, with pale ears and a short tail.How does it live?This large rodent lives in the highlands of New Guinea’s Central Cordillera and is the largest member of the genus Mallomys.It has been reported to nest in burrows.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.