Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935)

Wilson, Don E. & Reeder, DeeAnn, 2005, Order Rodentia - Family Muridae, Mammal Species of the World: a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3 rd Edition), Volume 2, Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press, pp. 1189-1531 : 1435

publication ID	https://doi.org/ 10.5281/zenodo.7316535
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scientific name	Paramelomys steini (Rümmler 1935)
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[Rattus] steini Rümmler 1935 , Z. Saugetierk., 10: 111.

Type Locality: E Prov. of Papua (= Irian Jaya), Sumuri Mtn, Weyland Mtns, 2000-2600 m.

Vernacular Names: Stein's Paramelomys.

Distribution: Recorded only from the type locality.

Discussion: Similar to P. rubex in fur coloration, but averages larger in most dimensions except for its shorter and broader hind feet ( Menzies, 1996). Paramelomys rubex occurs at lower elevations (originally reported as shawi from 1200 m) in the Weyland Mtns.