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The dorsal fur is not grizzled (“salt and pepper”).
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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.