Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Thallomys Higher classification Thallomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Thallomys shortridgei Rank Species | |
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Similar Black‑tailed tree rat, Rodent, Mammal | ||
Shortridge's rat (Thallomys shortridgei) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in South Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
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