Golden-backed tree-rat
# Golden-backed tree-rat

The golden-backed tree rat (Mesembriomys macrurus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, found only in Australia.

It is present in the Charnley River–Artesian Range Wildlife Sanctuary in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

They range in size from 18 to 34 cm, weighing 200-330 grams.

