New Britain water rat
The New Britain water rat (Hydromys neobritannicus) is a species of semiaquatic rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is threatened by habitat loss.
| New Britain water rat | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Hydromys |
| Species: | H. neobritannicus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hydromys neobritannicus | |
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