Black-footed tree-rat

The black-footed tree-rat also known as Djintamoonga (Mesembriomys gouldii) is one of two endemic arboreal rat species from the genus Mesembriomys found in the northern regions of Australia. The species is one of the largest murids found in Australia. It is a folivore and frugivore and its diet may be supplemented by invertebrates such as termites and molluscs. The tree rat is solitary and nocturnal, it is arboreal sheltering in tree hollows and pandanus stands during the day.

Black-footed tree-rat

The black-footed tree-rat also known as Djintamoonga (Mesembriomys gouldii) is one of two endemic arboreal rat species from the genus Mesembriomys found in the northern regions of Australia. The species is one of the largest murids found in Australia. It is a folivore and frugivore and its diet may be supplemented by invertebrates such as termites and molluscs. The tree rat is solitary and nocturnal, it is arboreal sheltering in tree hollows and pandanus stands during the day.