Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 13a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia - Cricetomys ansorgei Thomas, 1904

Option A
A. The tail is nearly as long as the head and body.
B. The tip of the tail is either mottled or white.
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Image of Rodentia 2 13b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. The tail is short and not more than 1/2 as long as the head and body.
B. The entire tail is the same color with no mottling.
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