Mouse/rat-like mammal crossing paths, Masoala, Madagascar

Madagascar is home to a wide array of little-known (micro) mammals, of which many come out at night. Here's one crossing our path in Masoala NP, only just after sunset. It was panicky shot, as you can see. Species under investigation.

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Tarsier

Lion

I have consulted my mammal guide by Nick Garbutt. It looks to me very much like the Eastern red forest rat (Nesomys rufus)? Posted 9 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you so much, that's it! I had given up all hope, also no meaningful answers on Facebook experts groups, yet you nailed it. Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Tarsier
    
    Lion
    
    You are welcome. Facebook expert groups? Are they scientists? Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Not really, although some may be. There's some FB groups where you can just post a photo where you do not know the species, and with a bit of luck you may get an answer. Posted 9 years ago