Common Rufous-nosed Rat (Oenomys hypoxanthus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Common Rufous-nosed Rat

Oenomys hypoxanthus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The common rufous-nosed rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Fun Fact

It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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