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Malacomys

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Rodentia

Subfamily
  
Murinae

Higher classification
  
Murinae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Muridae

Scientific name
  
Malacomys

Rank
  
Genus

Lower classifications
  
Big-eared swamp rat, Edward's swamp rat, Cansdale's swamp rat

Malacomys is a small genus of rodent in the family Muridae endemic to Africa. It contains the following three species:

  • Cansdale's Swamp Rat (Malacomys cansdalei) - Ansell, 1958
  • Edward's Swamp Rat (Malacomys edwardsi) - Rochebrune, 1885
  • Big-eared Swamp Rat (Malacomys longipes) - Milne-Edwards, 1877
  • References

    Malacomys Wikipedia