Nairobi Grass Rat
Arvicanthis nairobae
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderRodentia (Rodents)
- FamilyMuridae (Old World Mice and Rats)
- GenusArvicanthis (Grass Rats)
- SpeciesArvicanthis nairobae (Nairobi Grass Rat)
1 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
3 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
🌅 Crepuscular When it's spotted at dawn and dusk
About the Nairobi Grass Rat
The Nairobi grass rat (Arvicanthis nairobae) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Kenya, Tanzania, and possibly Ethiopia. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. 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. 1287. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Nairobi Grass Rat in Tsavo West National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo West National Park
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |