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greater Sulawesian shrew rat

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Also known as: Tateomys
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The greater Sulawesian shrew rat is a carnivorous rodent found exclusively on the island of Sulawesi (Celebes). It belongs to the subfamily Murinae, which includes Old World rats and mice. These shrew-like mammals are characterized by small eyes, long whiskers, and wide front feet.12

There are two species within the genus Tateomys, which encompasses the greater Sulawesian shrew rats. They inhabit cool, wet mossy forests at high elevations. Their diet primarily consists of earthworms, and they forage for food at night. The Sulawesi spiny rat (Echiothrix leucura) is the largest shrew rat, measuring up to 23 cm (9.1 inches) in body length.1

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