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Western vlei rat

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Western vlei rat
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Genus: Otomys
Species:
O. occidentalis
Binomial name
Otomys occidentalis
Dieterlen & Van der Straeten, 1992

The western vlei rat (Otomys occidentalis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Cameroon and Nigeria. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ Taylor, P.J.; Hutterer, R. (2008). "Otomys occidentalis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T15657A4965956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T15657A4965956.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.