Carpomys phaeurus
| Carpomys phaeurus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Carpomys |
| Species: | C. phaeurus |
| Binomial name | |
| Carpomys phaeurus Thomas, 1895 | |
The White-bellied Luzon tree rat (Carpomys phaeurus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in the Philippines, in the northern Luzon island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests, in the Cordillera Central mountains. It has been found at elevations between 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) to 2,500 metres (8,200 ft), but likely occurs down to 1,600 metres (5,200 ft).