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Northeast African Root Rat

Tachyoryctes splendens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Rodentia ›Family: Spalacidae ›Genus: Tachyoryctes

About

The northeast African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes splendens) is a species of rodent in the family Spalacidae and is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and northwest Kenya. . Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, dry savanna, high-altitude shrubland and grassland. It lives a solitary existence underground and produces a small litter of pups twice a year, in the two rainy seasons. Some taxonomic authorities lump this species, along with a number of others in the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northeast African Root Rat?
The scientific name of Northeast African Root Rat is Tachyoryctes splendens.
What is the conservation status of Northeast African Root Rat?
The Northeast African Root Rat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the order Rodentia.
What family does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the family Spalacidae.
What genus does Northeast African Root Rat belong to?
Northeast African Root Rat belongs to the genus Tachyoryctes.