Highland brush mouse

Abeomelomys Sevia is a rodent species from the group of Altweltmäuse ( Murinae ). Sometimes it is also classified in the genus Pogonomelomys.

These rodents reach a body length 11-14 cm, a tail length of 14-19 centimeters and a weight of 55 to 65 grams. Their fur is long and dense, it is reddish-brown on the top and colored gray on the underside. The head is short, the tail is relatively long.

The species is found in New Guinea, their habitat are forested mountainous regions in the north- east of the island. Most commonly it is at altitudes above 2000 meters, it comes down to 3100 meters above sea level before. The animals live solitary, they are good climbers and often stay on the trees. They prefer to sleep in self-made nests back, located in tree cavities or on the ground.

There are no known major threats, the species is IUCN " not at risk " ( least concern ).

Systematically is the type of the Pogonomys group, a predominantly indigenous to New Guinea radiation of Altweltmäuse.