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Squirrel-toothed rat

Species of rodent From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The squirrel-toothed rat (Anisomys imitator), also known as the New Guinea giant rat, powerful-toothed rat, uneven-toothed rat, or narrow-toothed giant rat,[2] is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Anisomys and is found in New Guinea.

Quick Facts Squirrel-toothed rat Temporal range: Pleistocene to Recent, Conservation status ...

The species has been known to eat karuka nuts (Pandanus julianettii),[3] and growers will put platforms or other obstacles on the trunks of the trees to keep the pests out.[4][3]

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Names

It is known as gudi-ws or gudl-ws in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.[5]

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