Kingdom Animalia Order Rodentia Genus Lophuromys Higher classification Brush-furred mouse | Phylum Chordata Family Muridae Scientific name Lophuromys flavopunctatus Rank Species | |
Similar Brush‑furred mouse, Rodent, Mammal, Rusty‑bellied brush‑furred rat, Murids | ||
The Yellow-spotted brush-furred rat (Lophuromys flavopunctatus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. The population in Ethiopia is isolated and can be found at high altitudes up to 4,500 m above sea level.
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