Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 17a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia - Beamys hindei Thomas, 1909

Option A
A. The front half of the tail is dark, the end of the tail is white and the middle is mottled.
B. The fur on the underside of the animal is pure white.
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Image of Rodentia 2 17b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. The colour pattern on the tail is not one where the front half of the tail is dark, the end of the tail is white and the middle is mottled.
B. The fur on the underside of the animal may or may not be pure white.
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