Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Otomys Higher classification Otomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Otomys typus Rank Species | |
Similar Otomys, Rodent, Mammal, Murids, Brush‑furred mouse | ||
The typical vlei rat (Otomys typus) is a species of vlei rat in the rodent family Muridae. It is found only in Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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