Mount Kilimanjaro vlei rat (Otomys zinki) — Vulnerable Mammalia

Mount Kilimanjaro vlei rat

Otomys zinki

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Mount Kilimanjaro vlei rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in north-eastern Tanzania, on Mount Kilimanjaro.

Fun Fact

Bohmann (1943) initially described this species as Otomys typus zinki.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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