Little soft-furred rat

Rodents

The little soft-furred rat (Rattus mollicomulus) is a rodent species in the family Muridae. It is found only on the upper slopes of Mount Lompobattang in Bantaeng Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its name refers to its soft, silky fur. It is smaller than a roof rat but larger than a house mouse.

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Scientific name: Rattus mollicomulus
Range: Upper slopes of Mount Lompobattang, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Fur: Soft and silky

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Article: Little soft-furred rat (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q1764053
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