Heuglin's Lemniscomys
Lemniscomys zebra
Silhouette: T. Michael Keesey · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusLemniscomys (Striped Grass Mice)
- SpeciesLemniscomys zebra (Heuglin's Lemniscomys)
1 Verified sightings at Ngorongoro Conservation Area From 2019 to 2026
1 Verified sightings across 1 park From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Heuglin's Lemniscomys
Heuglin's lemniscomys or Heuglin's striped grass mouse (Lemniscomys zebra) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is generally found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, arable land, and plantations. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Heuglin's Lemniscomys in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Typical Lemniscomys
Lemniscomys striatus
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African Grass Rat
Arvicanthis niloticus
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Mesic Four-striped Grass Rat
Rhabdomys dilectus
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Ochre Bush Squirrel
Paraxerus ochraceus
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East African Spring-hare
Pedetes surdaster
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Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
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Unstriped Ground Squirrel
Xerus rutilus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
More parks will be added in future updates.