Leporillus
Genus of rodents / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leporillus is a genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Australia. It contains the following species:
- Lesser stick-nest rat (Leporillus apicalis) (extinct)
- Greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)
Quick Facts Leporillus Temporal range: Early Pleistocene to Recent, Scientific classification ...
Leporillus Temporal range: Early Pleistocene to Recent | |
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Leporillus apicalis | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Muridae |
Tribe: | Hydromyini |
Genus: | Leporillus Thomas, 1906 |
Species | |
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