About Petromus typicus A.Smith, 1831
Dassie rats with the scientific name Petromus typicus A.Smith, 1831 have a squirrel-like appearance. They have hairy tails that are not bushy, while the soles of their feet are distinctly hairless and have pads. Their heads are noticeably flattened. Their overall body color can range through various shades of brown, grey, or almost black. Their yellowish nose stands out against the rest of their coloration. They do not have underfur. Their teats are positioned on the sides of the torso, which lets young dassie rats feed from the side when the group is packed into a narrow rock crevice.
