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Red-nosed tree rat

(Phyllomys brasiliensis)

Description

Phyllomys brasiliensis is a mammal from the family of the spine (Echimyidae).The scientific name of the species was validly published for the first time by Lund in 1840.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Echimyidae
Genus:Phyllomys
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