The Uzungwe vlei rat (Otomys uzungwensis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Uzungwe vlei rat
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Otomys
Species:
O. uzungwensis
Binomial name
Otomys uzungwensis

References

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  • 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. 1530. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
  • Taylor, P., Maree, S. & Chitaukali, W. 2004. Otomys uzungwensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.

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