Cloud rats are characterized by long furry or hairy tails and short hind limbs with grasping feet. They spend most of their time in the canopy of cloud forests, hence the name "cloud rat" or "cloudrunner".

cloud rat, any of six species of slow-moving, nocturnal, tree-dwelling rodents found only in Philippine forests. Giant cloud rats belong to the genus Phloeomys (two species), whereas bushy-tailed cloud rats are classified in the genus Crateromys (four species).

The northern Luzon giant cloud rat (Phloeomys pallidus) or northern Luzon slender-tailed cloud rat, also known as bu-ot in Filipino, is a large species of rodent in the family Muridae.

The giant bushy-tailed cloud rat or Luzon bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys schadenbergi ) is a large, endangered species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is only found in pine and mossy forest at altitudes of 2,000–2,740 metres (6,560–8,990 ft) in …

Crateromys is a genus of rodent, native to the Philippines, in the family Muridae. [1] . It contains four species extant species, and one extinct species. ^ Musser, G. G.; Carleton, M. D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.).

The majestic Giant Cloud Rats (Phloeomys) are fascinating creatures that embody the rich biodiversity of the Philippines. Known for their impressive size and unique adaptations, these rodents offer a glimpse into the complex web of life in their native habitats.

Feb 2, 2022 · The world’s cutest rodent species can be found in the Philippines, and they’re thriving in the sanctuary protected by Masungi Georeserve. Cloudrunners aka cloud rats, are unique to the Philippines. One particular species is relatively new to science—the Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat.

The cloud rats or cloudrunners are a tribe (Phloeomyini) of arboreal and nocturnal herbivorous rodents endemic to the cloud forests of the Philippines. They belong to the family Muridae and include five genera: Batomys (hairy-tailed rats), Carpomys (dwarf cloud rats), Crateromys (bushy-tailed cloud rats), Musseromys (Luzon tree mice), and ...

The Southern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, also known as the Philippine cloud rat, is a unique and fascinating animal found in the forests of the Philippines. This nocturnal rodent has a distinctive appearance, with long, shaggy fur that ranges in color from gray to brown.

Weighing up to two and a half kilograms, the slender-tailed cloud rats (Phloeomys pallidus) are the largest "rats" in the world, using the taxonomic rather than the popular definition of a rat.