Skin Key

Rodentia

Image of Rodentia 2 8a for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia - Protoxerus stangeri (Waterhouse, 1842)

Option A
A. There is a sharp demarcation between the dorsal fur and the belly, which is very sparsely haired.
B. The total length of the animal is longer than 500 mm.
C. The tail is significantly longer than the head and body.
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Image of Rodentia 2 8b for Mammals of Tanzania identification key

Rodentia

Option B
A. There is no sharp demarcation between the dorsal fur and the belly, which is usually not very sparsely haired.
B. The total length of the animal is shorter than 500 mm.
C. The tail is not significantly longer than the head and body.
Select