Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Lophuromys Higher classification Brush-furred mouse | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Lophuromys aquilus Rank Species | |
Similar Brush‑furred mouse, Mammal, Rusty‑bellied brush‑furred rat, Rodent, Murids | ||
The gray brush-furred rat (Lophuromys aquilus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical swamps, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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