West-central Four-striped Grass Rat
Rhabdomys bechuanae
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
West-central Four-striped Grass Rat.
Rhabdomys bechuanae
Category
mammals
Family
Muridae
Size
A robust species-only adult size range was not resolved from the checked post-split sources.
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding west-central four-striped grass rat in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Arid to semi-arid savanna and dry grass/shrub habitats of central and western southern Africa.
Diet
Omnivorous/seed-and-plant diet is reported for Rhabdomys, but species-specific quantitative diet is still being refined; species-level diet studies show geographic and seasonal niche variation.
Behaviour
When to look
Diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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