Ruwenzori vlei rat
The Ruwenzori vlei rat (Otomys dartmouthi) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Uganda. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
| Ruwenzori vlei rat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Otomys |
| Species: | O. dartmouthi |
| Binomial name | |
| Otomys dartmouthi Thomas, 1906 | |
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.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1526. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
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