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Common Rufous-nosed Rat

Oenomys hypoxanthus

Taxonomy

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

About

The common rufous-nosed rat (Oenomys hypoxanthus) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland and seasonally flooded agricultural land.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Rufous-nosed Rat?
The scientific name of Common Rufous-nosed Rat is Oenomys hypoxanthus.
What is the conservation status of Common Rufous-nosed Rat?
The Common Rufous-nosed Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the family Muridae.
What genus does Common Rufous-nosed Rat belong to?
Common Rufous-nosed Rat belongs to the genus Oenomys.