| Lamia | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Chiruromys |
| Species: | C. lamia |
| Binomial name | |
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Chiruromys lamia (Thomas, 1897) |
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The lamia (Chiruromys lamia), also known as the broad-headed tree mouse, is found chiefly in southeastern New Guinea. It is arboreal, living in hollow tree nests, and is found at elevations of 1,200–2,300 metres (3,900–7,500 ft).