Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 29a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia - Mylomys dybowskyii (Pousargues, 1893)

Option A
A. The colouration of the back of the animal is very grizzled (“salt and pepper”).
B. The upper incisors are grooved.
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Image of Rodentia 2 29b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. The colouration of the back of the animal is not very grizzled (“salt and pepper”), but is either one colour or a subtle mixture of more than one colour.
B. The upper incisors may or may not be grooved.
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