Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys major
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="greater-pencil-tailed-tree-mouse"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Chiropodomys
Species
Chiropodomys major
(Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse)
Names in Other Languages
German
Große Pinselschwanz-Baummaus
Similar Species in Chiropodomys
Koopman s Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys karlkoopmani
Vulnerable
Lesser Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys pusillus
Data Deficient
Gray-bellied Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys muroides
Data Deficient
Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys gliroides
Least Concern
Palawan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys calamianensis
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
The scientific name of Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse is Chiropodomys major. It belongs to the genus Chiropodomys.
What is the conservation status of Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse belong to?
Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys major) belongs to the genus Chiropodomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
Is Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse endangered?
No, Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse belong to?
Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse (Chiropodomys major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse?
The closest relatives of Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse in the genus Chiropodomys include Koopman s Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Lesser Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Gray-bellied Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse, Palawan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse.
Genus Chiropodomys — 6 Species
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LC
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Greater Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys major
Koopman s Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys karlkoopmani
Lesser Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys pusillus
Gray-bellied Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys muroides
Indomalayan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys gliroides
Palawan Pencil-tailed Tree Mouse
Chiropodomys calamianensis
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