Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Otomys Higher classification Otomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Otomys saundersiae Rank Species | |
Similar Otomys, Mammal, Rodent, Southern African vlei rat, Bush vlei rat | ||
Saunder's vlei rat (Otomys saundersiae) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in South Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
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