Subfamily Deomyinae Scientific name Uranomys ruddi Higher classification Uranomys Order Rodent | Genus UranomysDollman, 1909 Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Brush‑furred mouse, Rodent, Dasymys, Rusty‑bellied brush‑furred rat, Grammomys | ||
Rudd's mouse or the white-bellied brush-furred rat, Uranomys ruddi, is the only member of the genus Uranomys. This animal is closely related to the spiny mice, brush-furred mice, and the link rat.
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Description
Head and body range from 8.4-13.4 cm. Tail length is 5.3-7.9 cm. Weight is 41-53 g. The hairs on the back of this species are stiff like the brush-furred mice, but not spiny as in Acomys. The belly is white and feet are covered in white hairs. Incisors project anteriorly.
Natural history
The animal is known across a wide range in Africa, but is never common. They are usually taken in savannah habitat. Rudd's Mouse is thought to be nocturnal. It feeds predominantly on insects.
References
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