Uromys (Cyromys) imperator Thomas 1888

Uromys (Cyromys) imperator Thomas 1888, Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., ser. 6, 1: 157.

Type Locality: Solomon Isls, Guadalcanal Isl, Aola.

Vernacular Names: Emperor Uromys.

Distribution: Endemic to Guadalcanal Isl.

Conservation: IUCN – Extinct. May be extinct (see Flannery, 1991; Groves and Flannery, 1994).

Discussion: Subgenus Cyromys . Type species of Cyromys; historically assigned to either genus Uromys or Cyromys, but is now regarded as a member of the former (Flannery and Wickler, 1990; Groves and Flannery, 1994). Known only by a few historical and archaeological specimens (Flannery, 1991; Groves and Flannery, 1994). Closest relative is apparently U. rex, also endemic to Guadalcanal Isl. Reviewed by Flannery (1995 b).