Northeast African Root Rat
Tachyoryctes splendens
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Spalacidae
About
The northeast African mole-rat is a species of rodent in the family Spalacidae and is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and northwest Kenya. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, dry savanna, high-altitude shrubland and grassland. It lives a solitary existence underground and produces a small litter of pups twice a year, in the two rainy seasons. Some taxonomic authorities lump this species, along with a number of others in the genus, in which case the English name East African mole-rat is used.
Fun Fact
It is found at elevations of up to 3,300 metres (10,800 ft) in Ethiopia and up to 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in other parts of its range.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in a range of habitats including savanna, moist tropical forest, agricultural land, pasture, coffee plantations and gardens.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance