Abyssinian Grass Rat
Arvicanthis abyssinicus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusArvicanthis (Grass Rats)
- SpeciesArvicanthis abyssinicus (Abyssinian Grass Rat)
About the Abyssinian Grass Rat
The Abyssinian grass rat (Arvicanthis abyssinicus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ethiopia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and pastureland.
Lavrenchenko, L. (2016). "Arvicanthis abyssinicus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T2144A22460675. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T2144A22460675.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021. 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. 1286. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Abyssinian Grass Rat in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.