Family
Nesomyidae
8 species in this taxon
Nesomyidae (Nesomyidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 5 genuss with 8 known species. This includes the genus groups Beamys, Brachytarsomys, Brachyuromys, Cricetomys, and Hypogeomys. Among its members, 2 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Rodents (Rodentia).