
%0 Journal Article
%A Keith, K 
%T Occurrence of a second species of Naked-tailed rat, genus Melomys, in New South Wales
%J CSIRO Wildlife Research
%D 1970/06/01
%V 15
%N 1
%P 19-26
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/CWR9700019
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/CWR9700019 
%X Melomys littoralis is recorded for New South Wales. It is found on the coastal heathland at Evans Head on the far north coast. The species is described and a comparison of measurements is made with the previously known species, M. cervinipes, taken from a rain-forest habitat approximately 50 miles to the north-west.   The future of this rat in New South Wales is uncertain, as the substrate of its habitat is a deposit of heavy-mineral-bearing sand with good commercial potential.   Specimens of Melomys taken from within the present borders of New South Wales and held by major scientific institutions are listed in the appendix. 
