Malacomys
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Malacomys is a genus of rodent
in the family Muridae
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It contains the following species:
Rodent
Rodentia is an order of mammals also known as rodents, characterised by two continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing....
in the family Muridae
Muridae
Muridae is the largest family of mammals. It contains over 600 species found naturally throughout Eurasia, Africa, and Australia. They have been introduced worldwide. The group includes true mice and rats, gerbils, and relatives....
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It contains the following species:
- Cansdale's Swamp RatCansdale's Swamp RatCansdale's Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, and possibly Liberia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.-References:...
(Malacomys cansdalei) - Edward's Swamp RatEdward's Swamp RatEdward's Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Ivory Coast, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone....
(Malacomys edwardsi) - Big-eared Swamp RatBig-eared Swamp RatThe Big-eared Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist...
(Malacomys longipes)