Chiruromys lamia
| Chiruromys lamia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Chiruromys |
| Species: | C. lamia |
| Binomial name | |
| Chiruromys lamia Thomas, 1897 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Chiruromys kagi (Tate, 1951) | |
Chiruromys lamia, also known as the lamia or the broad-headed tree mouse, is a species of rodent found chiefly in southeastern New Guinea. It is arboreal, living in hollow tree nests, and is found at elevations of 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft).