Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
Fawn-footed Melomys , Large Khaki Rat , Fawn-footed Scale-talied Rat Melomys cervinipes | |
Mammal Family : | "Rodents" Muridae |
Description : | Common. Body 114mm ; Tail 160mm ; Weight 70g ; Fur reddish-brown to orange-brown adove. Nocturnal. Eats leaves, fruit, seeds and sugarcane[pest if canefields are next to forest].Litter size of 2 to 4.Nest in trees, using pandanus, banana leaves and grass. |
Typical Habitat : | Rainforest and moist lantana, bracken, grassland and creek verges. In all habitats, restricted to areas with leaf litter and fallen logs. Active climber except for smooth barked trees. |
Distribution : | Coastal area from Cooktown to Coffs Harbour N.S.W. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (5) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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