Skin Key

Rodentia

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Rodentia

Option B
A. The hairs on the underside of the animal are either white with gray bases, or brown to black.
B. The hind foot is equal to, or longer than 20 mm.
C. The upper incisors are not grooved.
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Steatomys

There is 1 species recorded in Tanzania: Steatomys parvus. The common name comes from the often obese and slow-moving nature of these rodents.