Coccymys
Encyclopedia
Coccymys is a genus of rodent
in the family Muridae
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It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the family Muridae
Muridae
Muridae is the largest family of mammals. It contains over 600 species found naturally throughout Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. They have been introduced worldwide. The group includes true mice and rats, gerbils, and relatives....
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It contains the following species:
- White-toothed Brush MouseWhite-Toothed Brush MouseThe White-toothed Brush Mouse, White-toothed Melomys, or White-toothed Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in West Papua, Indonesia....
(Coccymys albidens) - Coccymys kirrhos
- Rümmler's Brush MouseRümmler's Brush MouseRümmler's Brush Mouse or Rümmler's Mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea....
(Coccymys ruemmleri) - Coccymys shawmayeri