Chestnut Tree Mouse
Pogonomys macrourus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusPogonomys (New Guinea Tree Mice)
- SpeciesPogonomys macrourus (Chestnut Tree Mouse)
About the Chestnut Tree Mouse
The chestnut tree mouse (Pogonomys macrourus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Musser, G. G.; Carleton, M. D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1442. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Chestnut Tree Mouse in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Chestnut Tree Mouse in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Chestnut Tree Mouse sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Chestnut Tree Mouse in Daintree National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Chestnut Tree Mouse in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.