The montane shaggy rat (Dasymys montanus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Uganda and possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2]Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, and swampland.[2] It is threatened by habitat loss. In terms of appearance it is of moderate size compared to others in its genus Dasymys, with dark grey long, fine, hair. It has a fairly short tail compared to its size (roughly 70% of its body's size).[2]
| Montane shaggy rat | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Dasymys |
| Species: | D. montanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasymys montanus Thomas, 1906 | |
References
Additional references
- Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1317. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.