Leopoldamys
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Leopoldamys is a genus of rodent
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:
  • Sundaic Mountain Long-tailed Giant Rat (Leopoldamys ciliatus)
  • Edwards's Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Edwards's Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Edwards's Long-tailed Giant Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:...

     (Leopoldamys edwardsi)
  • Millet's Long-tailed Giant Rat (Leopoldamys milleti)
  • Neill's Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Neill's Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Neill's Long-tailed Giant Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in Thailand.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.-References:...

     (Leopoldamys neilli)
  • Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Long-tailed Giant Rat
    The Long-tailed Giant Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.-References:* Baillie, J. 1996. . Downloaded on 9 July 2007....

     (Leopoldamys sabanus)
  • Mentawai Long-tailed Giant Rat
    Mentawai Long-tailed Giant Rat
    The Mentawai Long-tailed Giant Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in Indonesia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...

    (Leopoldamys siporanus)
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