Puneet Varma (Editor)

Pelomys

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Rodentia

Subfamily
  
Murinae

Higher classification
  
Murinae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Muridae

Scientific name
  
Pelomys

Rank
  
Genus

Lower classifications
  
Creek groove-toothed swamp rat

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

  • Bell groove-toothed swamp rat (Pelomys campanae)
  • Creek groove-toothed swamp rat (Pelomys fallax)
  • Hopkins's groove-toothed swamp rat (Pelomys hopkinsi)
  • Issel's groove-toothed swamp rat (Pelomys isseli)
  • Least groove-toothed swamp rat (Pelomys minor)
  • References

    Pelomys Wikipedia