Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Desmomys Higher classification Desmomys | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Desmomys yaldeni Rank Species | |
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Yalden's rat (Desmomys yaldeni) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae, found only in Ethiopia, where its natural habitat is the montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The rat got its name in honour of Derek Yalden, a zoologist.
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