Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 6a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia - Lophiomys imhausi Milne-Edwards, 1867

Option A
A. The tail is less than 2/3 the length of the head and body.
B. The colour pattern of the fur is silver and black with a crested pattern along the back.
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Image of Rodentia 2 6b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. The tail is greater than 2/3 the length of the head and body.
B. The colour pattern of the fur is variable, but not silver and black with a crested pattern along the back.
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