Afroalpine Vlei Rat (Otomys orestes) — Data Deficient Mammalia

Afroalpine Vlei Rat

Otomys orestes

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The afroalpine vlei rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in the high moorlands of Kenya.

Fun Fact

In Musser and Carleton (2005), this species included a number of subspecies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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