Genus Lophuromys Higher classification Brush-furred mouse | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Lophuromys melanonyx Rank Species | |
Similar Brush‑furred mouse, Mammal, Rodent, Rusty‑bellied brush‑furred rat |
The black-clawed brush-furred rat (Lophuromys melanonyx) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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