Chestnut White-bellied Rat
Niviventer fulvescens
About the Chestnut White-bellied Rat
The chestnut white-bellied rat (Niviventer fulvescens) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is a small rodent with a distinct bright chestnut upper-coat and a white under-coat. The colour of the upper-coat is variable from very bright to a duller brown. The side of the body has a distinct margin where the upper and the under-coat meet. The upper-side of the tail is mostly brownish whereas the underside is whitish to flesh coloured....
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Chestnut White-bellied Rat?
The scientific name of the Chestnut White-bellied Rat is Niviventer fulvescens.
How many Chestnut White-bellied Rat sightings have been recorded?
28 observations of the Chestnut White-bellied Rat have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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