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Forest Giant Pouched Rat

Cricetomys emini

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Nesomyidae ›Genus: Cricetomys

About

Emin's pouched rat (Cricetomys emini), also known as the African pouched rat, is a large rat of the muroid superfamily. It is related to Cricetomys gambianus, the Gambian pouched rat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forest Giant Pouched Rat?
The scientific name of Forest Giant Pouched Rat is Cricetomys emini.
What is the conservation status of Forest Giant Pouched Rat?
The Forest Giant Pouched Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the family Nesomyidae.
What genus does Forest Giant Pouched Rat belong to?
Forest Giant Pouched Rat belongs to the genus Cricetomys.