👉 Leiostomus is a genus of small mammals belonging to the family Leosauridae, which includes various species that are commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are known for their distinctive, slender bodies, with small feet and legs, as well as long tails and spines. Some species have been named after specific features or traits of their anatomy, such as the "leiostomid" name for a species that has a "long limb,"