Common Rufous-nosed Rat
Oenomys hypoxanthus
About the Common Rufous-nosed Rat
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.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Common Rufous-nosed Rat?
The scientific name of the Common Rufous-nosed Rat is Oenomys hypoxanthus.
How many Common Rufous-nosed Rat sightings have been recorded?
17 observations of the Common Rufous-nosed Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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observations on iNaturalist
