Rhabdomys pumilio (Sparrman, 1784) is a animal in the Muridae family, order Rodentia, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Rhabdomys pumilio (Sparrman, 1784)

Rhabdomys pumilio (Sparrman, 1784)

Rhabdomys pumilio, the four-striped grass mouse, is a Muridae rodent found across southern to central Africa in varied habitats.

Family
Genus
Rhabdomys
Order
Rodentia
Class
Mammalia

About Rhabdomys pumilio (Sparrman, 1784)

Rhabdomys pumilio, commonly known as the four-striped grass mouse or four-striped grass rat, is a rodent species that belongs to the Muridae family. This species is distributed across the southern half of Africa, ranging north as far as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and can be found at elevations up to 2,300 metres (7,500 ft) above sea level. Its natural habitats include savannas, shrublands, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, hot deserts, arable land, rural gardens, and urban areas.

Photo: (c) Marian Oliver, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Marian Oliver · cc-by-nc

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Mammalia Rodentia Muridae Rhabdomys

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