Abyssinian Grass Rat
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Arvicanthis abyssinicus (Rüppell, 1842) |
The Abyssinian Grass Rat (Arvicanthis abyssinicus) is a species of rodent in the Muridae family. It it found in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and pastureland.
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- Lavrenchenko, L. & Corti, M. 2004. Arvicanthis abyssinicus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 09 July 2007.