Pelomys
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Pelomys 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:
- Bell Groove-toothed Swamp RatBell Groove-Toothed Swamp RatThe Bell Groove-toothed Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo....
(Pelomys campanae) - Creek Groove-toothed Swamp RatCreek Groove-Toothed Swamp RatThe Creek Groove-toothed Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe....
(Pelomys fallax) - Hopkins's Groove-toothed Swamp RatHopkins's Groove-Toothed Swamp RatThe Hopkins's Groove-toothed Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, possibly Burundi, and possibly Tanzania.Its natural habitat is swamps.It is threatened by habitat loss....
(Pelomys hopkinsi) - Issel's Groove-toothed Swamp RatIssel's Groove-Toothed Swamp RatThe Issel's Groove-toothed Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found only in Uganda.Its natural habitats are arable land and rural gardens.It is threatened by habitat loss.-References:...
(Pelomys isseli) - Least Groove-toothed Swamp RatLeast Groove-Toothed Swamp RatThe Least Groove-toothed Swamp Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia.Its natural habitat is moist savanna.-References:...
(Pelomys minor)