Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Beamys Higher classification Beamys | Phylum Chordata Family Nesomyidae Scientific name Beamys hindei Rank Species | |
Similar Rodent, Lovat's climbing mouse, Grandidier's tufted‑tailed rat, Saccostomus, White‑tailed antsangy | ||
The lesser hamster-rat or long-tailed pouched rat (Beamys hindei) is a species of rodent in the family Nesomyidae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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