Sloggett's Vlei Rat
Otomys sloggetti
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
Sloggett's vlei rat or ice rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in southern Lesotho and South Africa where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, and rocky areas. Its name commemorates Col. Arthur Sloggett who served in South Africa and collected at Deelfontein in 1902. This is a common species and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
Arthur Sloggett who served in South Africa and collected at Deelfontein in 1902.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to southern Africa where it occurs in southern Lesotho, the Eastern Cape as well as the western parts of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
Diet
Diet consists of the leaves, flowers and stems of green plants.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance