Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Petromyscus Higher classification Petromyscus | Phylum Chordata Family Nesomyidae Scientific name Petromyscus barbouri Rank Species | |
Similar Petromyscus, Gregarious short‑tailed rat, Webb's tufted‑tailed rat | ||
Barbour's rock mouse (Petromyscus barbouri) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found only in South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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