The Southern African vlei rat (Otomys irroratus) is a species of rodent in the vlei rat genus, Otomys, of the family Muridae in the order Rodentia. This is the type species of the genus. It is native to the grasslands and swamps of southern Africa where it is a common species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Vlei Rat being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rattus lutreolus
- Otomys unisulcatus
- Microtus mexicanus
- Sigmodon hispidus
- Sigmodon leucotis
- Cavia tschudii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Rodentia
- Family
- Muridae
- Genus
- Otomys
- Species
- Otomys irroratus
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