Rowley's Vlei Rat
Otomys rowleyi
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Rowley's Vlei Rat.
Otomys rowleyi
Category
mammals
Family
Muridae
Size
A robust species-only adult size range was not resolved from the checked current treatment.
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding rowley's vlei rat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Fine-scale species-level habitat is still being clarified under the revised taxonomy; do not transfer the full O. angoniensis habitat envelope automatically.
Diet
Species-specific diet was not resolved after the current split; herbivory known for vlei rats was not inserted as a species-measured value without direct attribution.
Behaviour
When to look
A species-specific diel activity classification remains a verified data gap.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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