🌿Native Nature

African Water Rat

Colomys goslingi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Muridae ›Genus: Colomys

About

The African wading rat or African water rat (Colomys goslingi) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is the only species in the genus Colomys. It is native to Africa, where it occurs in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Zambia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Water Rat?
The scientific name of African Water Rat is Colomys goslingi.
What is the conservation status of African Water Rat?
The African Water Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does African Water Rat belong to?
African Water Rat belongs to the genus Colomys.