Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 39b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. The tail does not have a checkered appearance because of the scales.
B. There is no light-brown line that is on the midline of the ventral pelage.
C. Females do not have greater than 10 teats on each side of the ventrum.
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Image of Rodentia 2 39a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option A
A. The tail has a checkered appearance because of the scales.
B. There is a light-brown line that is on the midline of the ventral pelage.
C. Females may have greater than 10 teats on each side of the ventrum.
Select