Cape York Melomys (species: Melomys capensis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)

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Melomys capensis

Cape York Melomys

©Anne: Melomys, probably M. capensis, at North Direction Island

Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class Mammalia

Order Rodentia

Family Muridae

Genus Melomys

Species Melomys capensis

Status least concern

Colours

It is endemic to Australia.

Animalia: Bramble Cay Melomys (species: Melomys rubicola)
The Bramble Cay Melomys is similar to the Cape York Melomys except that it has some protein differences and a coarser tail caused by elevated scales.