Mesic Four-striped Grass Rat
Rhabdomys dilectus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Muridae
About
Rhabdomys dilectus, the mesic four-striped grass rat, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
Fun Fact
Traditionally the genus Rhabdomys has been seen as a single species, Rhabdomys pumilio, though modern evidence on the basis of karyotype and mtDNA analysis suggests that it comprises a second species, Rhabdomys dilectus .
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in the wetter mountain savannas up to 2,300 meters above sea level.
Diet
Feeds mainly on seeds of wheat and partly on plants, berries and small invertebrates.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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