Tryphomys adustus Miller 1910

Tryphomys adustus Miller 1910, Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus ., 38: 399.

Type Locality: Philippines, Luzon Isl, Benguet, Haights-in-the-Oaks.

Vernacular Names: Luzon Tryphomys.

Distribution: Greater Luzon Faunal Region. Endemic to Luzon; known only from a few localities in highlands of the Central Cordillera and lower portion of Mount Makiling (Barbehenn et al., 1972 -1973; Heaney et al., 1998; Sanborn, 1952 a).

Conservation: IUCN – Vulnerable.

Discussion: Nothing is known about ecology of this species, but its morphology indicates T. adustus is terrestrial, probably inhabiting grassy or shrubby clearings in forests.