South East African Vlei Rat
Otomys auratus
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
South East African Vlei Rat.
Otomys auratus
Category
mammals
Family
Muridae
Size
A robust species-only adult size range was not resolved in the checked SANBI account.
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding south east african vlei rat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Montane/highveld grasslands and densely vegetated wetlands with moist soils, including high-elevation grassland patches.
Diet
Herbivorous; associated feeding signs include short chopped lengths of grass and green, moist faecal pellets.
Behaviour
When to look
A robust species-specific diel activity schedule was not resolved from the checked assessment.
Where to see it
South Africa
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Eswatini
LesothoSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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