Parotomys
Encyclopedia
Parotomys 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:
- Brants's Whistling RatBrants's Whistling RatBrants's Whistling Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and pastureland.-References:...
(Parotomys brantsii) - Littledale's Whistling RatLittledale's Whistling RatLittledale's Whistling Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Namibia and South Africa.Its natural habitats are temperate shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and temperate desert....
(Parotomys littledalei)