Lesser Cane Rat
Thryonomys gregorianus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Rodentia · Thryonomyidae
About
The lesser cane rat is a species of rodent in the family Thryonomyidae. It is found in Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Mozambique. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and shrub-dominated wetlands.
Fun Fact
The breeding season is in the rainy season and there may be two litters in the year.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open grassy countryside, the fringes of marshland and in woodland and it has been recorded at an altitude of 2,600 metres (8,500 ft) above sea level in the Rwenzori Mountains.
Diet
Feeds on grasses, seeds, grain, fruit and other plant material.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance