Southern Giant Pouched Rat
Cricetomys ansorgei
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
mammals • Nesomyidae
Southern Giant Pouched Rat.
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Cricetomys ansorgei
Category
mammals
Family
Nesomyidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 1.29 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern giant pouched rat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; fruit 30%; seeds 20%; other plant material 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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