Nyika Veld Rat

Aethomys nyikae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The Nyika rock rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Zambia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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