Myotomys
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Myotomys is a genus of African Karoo rats that inhabit the Karoo
, a semi-desert region in the southern portion of the African continent. Previously placed in the genus Otomys
, they are sometimes referred to as Vlei rats
.
Karoo
The Karoo is a semi-desert region of South Africa. It has two main sub-regions - the Great Karoo in the north and the Little Karoo in the south. The 'High' Karoo is one of the distinct physiographic provinces of the larger South African Platform division.-Great Karoo:The Great Karoo has an area of...
, a semi-desert region in the southern portion of the African continent. Previously placed in the genus Otomys
Otomys
African vlei rats , also known as groove-toothed rats, live in many areas of sub-Saharan Africa. They live in marshlands and grasslands, and eat the green grass and herbs that grow there, occasionally supplementing this with roots and seeds...
, they are sometimes referred to as Vlei rats
Vlei Rat
The Southern African Vlei Rat is a species of rodent in the Otomys genus of the family Muridae.It is found in Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe....
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Species
Genus Myotomys- Sloggett's Vlei Rat (Rock Karoo Rat, Ice Rat)Sloggett's Vlei RatSloggett's Vlei Rat or Ice Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in southern Lesotho and South Africa.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, swamps, and rocky areas....
, Myotomys sloggetti - Bush Vlei RatBush Vlei RatThe Bush Vlei Rat or Karoo Bush Rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.It is found in Namibia and South Africa.Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland.-References:...
, Myotomys unisulcatus