The Black-tailed dwarf cloud rat (Carpomys melanurus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.

[2] It is found only in the Philippines, specifically in northern Luzon.

Its natural habitat is tropical moist montane forests.

In 2008, Filipino researchers including Dr. Danilo Balete found a specimen in the canopy of Mount Pulag National Park, the first scientifically observed individual of the species since 1896.

[3] The captured individual was "about 185 grams and has dense soft reddish-brown fur, a black mask around large dark eyes, small rounded ears, a broad and blunt snout and a long tail covered with dark hair".