Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat
Lophuromys melanonyx
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusLophuromys (Brush-furred Rats)
- SpeciesLophuromys melanonyx (Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat)
About the Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat
The black-clawed brush-furred rat (Lophuromys melanonyx) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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. 1207. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-clawed Brush-furred 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.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat in Bale Mountains National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Black-clawed Brush-furred Rat in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.