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Records of V. gymnocaudus (red) and V. antsahabensis (green)

The northern voalavo (Voalavo gymnocaudus), is a rodent found in the highlands of northern Madagascar first discovered in 1994. It is the type species of the genus Voalavo and its closest relative is the eastern voalavo of the Central Highlands. It is found at 1,250 to 1,950 m (4,100 to 6,400 ft) above sea level in montane wet and dry forest in the northern massifs. It is nocturnal, solitary and terrestrial, but it can climb and probably eats plant matter. Despite its small range, it is classified as Least Concern because it lacks obvious threats and mainly in protected areas. It is a small, mouse-like rodent with soft, gray fur, only slightly darker above than below. The ears are short and rounded. The long tail appears mostly naked and lacks a distinct tuft. The skull is delicate, with a long, narrow front part, narrow spacebetween the eyes), and no development of ridges on the braincase. The molars are relatively high-crowned. Body mass is 17 to 25.5 g.(Full article...)

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