Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Otomys Higher classification Otomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Otomys denti Rank Species | |
Similar Otomys, Mammal, Rodent, Mount Elgon vlei, Murids | ||
Dent's vlei rat (Otomys denti) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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