Melomys rubicola Thomas, 1924 . Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., 13:298.

TYPE LOCALITY: Australia, Torres Strait, Bramble Cay, about 9° S., 144° E .

DISTRIBUTION: Bramble Cay (Torres Strait).

COMMENT: Possibly represents either leucogaster or an Australian species (ACZ).

ISIS NUMBER: 5301410011038016001.