Skin Key

Rodentia

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Rodentia - Uranomys ruddi Dollman, 1909

Option B
A. The fur of the underpart of the animal is white.
B. The hind foot is light colored on top and shorter than 18 mm.
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Lophuromys

There is 1 species known in Tanzania: Lophuromys flavopunctatus. These rats are recognizable because of their distinctive fur. Often the tail is missing and they have a very strong odor.