Ruwenzori Vlei Rat
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| Otomys dartmouthi Thomas, 1906 |
The Ruwenzori Vlei Rat (Otomys dartmouthi) is a species of rodent in the Muridae family. It is found only in Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
[edit] References
- Kerbis Peterhans, J., Taylor, P. & Maree, S. 2004. Otomys dartmouthi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.
- Musser, G. G. and M. D. Carleton. 2005. Superfamily Muroidea. Pp. 894-1531 in Mammal Species of the World a Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. D. E. Wilson and D. M. Reeder eds. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.
