Phloeomys
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Phloeomys 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:
  • Southern Giant Slender-Tailed Cloud Rat
    Southern Giant Slender-Tailed Cloud Rat
    The Southern Giant Slender-tailed Cloud Rat or Southern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in the Philippines.-References:...

     (Phloeomys cumingi)
  • Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
    Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat
    The Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat is a large species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is only found in the northern and central part of Luzon, the Philippines. It prefers forest and scrub, but also occurs in degraded habitats such as plantations. It occurs from sea level to an altitude of about...

    (Phloeomys pallidus)
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