Dollman's_vlei_rat

Dollman's vlei rat

Dollman's vlei rat

Species of rodent

Dollman's vlei rat (Otomys dollmani) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. Some authorities, including the IUCN, regard it as a synonym of Otomys tropicalis.

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References

  • Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. pp. 894–1531. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
  • Taylor, P.J.; Maree, S. (2016). "Otomys tropicalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T15660A22396423. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T15660A22396423.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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