Skin Key

Rodentia

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Rodentia

Option B
A. The tail is more than 90% of the length of the head and body.
B. The fur of the underside of the animal is white.
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Arvicanthis

There are 3 species known in Tanzania: Arvicanthis nairobae, Arvicanthis niloticus, Arvicanthis somalicus.Diurnal grassland inhabitants, these rats have grizzled coloration in their fur.