Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Otomys Higher classification Otomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Otomys dollmani Rank Species | |
Similar Otomys, Rodent, Mammal, Murids | ||
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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