Brants's Whistling Rat

Parotomys brantsii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

Brants's whistling rat or Brants' whistling rat is one of two species of murid rodent in the genus Parotomys. It is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and pastureland. It was first described in 1834 by the Scottish zoologist Andrew Smith who named it in honour of the Dutch zoologist and author Anton Brants.

Fun Fact

It is found in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and pastureland.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet consists of leaves, stems, grasses, succulents and bulbs, but not seeds or other dry materials.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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