Bougainville Melomys
The Bougainville Melomys is a small species of rodent native to the forests of Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea. It is a nocturnal and arboreal animal that spends most of its life in trees. Its diet consists of a variety of plants, fruits, and seeds.
The Bougainville Melomys is a vital part of its ecosystem, as its fruit-eating habits help to disperse seeds. It is a small and elusive animal that is rarely seen in the wild.
Bougainville Melomys
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
4 - 6 inches
(10 - 15 cm)
Average Weight
1 - 2 oz
(28 - 57 g)
Average Life Span
1 - 2 years
Gestation Period
25 - 28 days
Did You Know?
The Bougainville Melomys is a small rodent that was declared extinct in 2016.
It was native only to Buka Island in Papua New Guinea.
The Bougainville Melomys lived in lowland primary forest habitats.
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