Stumble this page!Typical vlei rat
Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Otomyinae
Species : Otomys typus
The Typical vlei rat is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the typical vlei rat
A young / baby of a typical vlei rat is called a 'kitten, nestling, pinkie or pup'. The females are called 'doe' and males 'buck'. A typical vlei rat group is called a 'colony, horde, pack, plague or swarm'.Countries
EthiopiaHabitats
Forest, Grassland, Shrubland, Subtropical / Tropical High Altitude Grassland, Subtropical / Tropical High Altitude Shrubland and Subtropical / Tropical Moist Montane
Facts about the typical vlei rat
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