Chordates • Earth.com

Greater big-footed mouse

(Macrotarsomys ingens)

Description

The greater big-footed mouse or long-tailed big-footed mouse (Macrotarsomys ingens) is a nocturnal rodent found only in north west Madagascar.It was first described by F.Petter in 1959.It is listed as an endangered species as a result of habitat loss.The greater big-footed mouse grows to a head and body length of up to 15 cm (6 in) with an even longer tail of up to 24 cm (9 in).Its weight is 50 to 60 grams (1.8 to 2.1 oz) and it has large eyes and large oval ears.Its big feet are adapted for climbing among the branches of trees.The pelage is brownish-fawn with a greyish undercoat;the underparts and legs are creamy white.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Rodentia
Family:Nesomyidae
Genus:Macrotarsomys
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day