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West African Aethomys
Aethomys stannarius
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="west-african-aethomys"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Rodentia
(อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family
Muridae
(Mice & Rats)
Genus
Aethomys
Species
Aethomys stannarius
(West African Aethomys)
Names in Other Languages
German
Westafrikanische Buschratte
Similar Species in Aethomys
Bocage s Aethomys
Aethomys bocagei
Least Concern
Hinde s Aethomys
Aethomys hindei
Least Concern
Nyika Aethomys
Aethomys nyikae
Least Concern
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Red Veld Aethomys
Aethomys chrysophilus
Least Concern
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Seilinda Aethomys
Aethomys silindensis
Data Deficient
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Tete Veld Aethomys
Aethomys ineptus
Least Concern
Kaiser s Aethomys
Aethomys kaiseri
Least Concern
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Thomas s Aethomys
Aethomys thomasi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of West African Aethomys?
The scientific name of West African Aethomys is Aethomys stannarius. It belongs to the genus Aethomys.
What is the conservation status of West African Aethomys?
West African Aethomys (Aethomys stannarius) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does West African Aethomys belong to?
West African Aethomys (Aethomys stannarius) belongs to the genus Aethomys, which is part of the taxonomic family Muridae.
What kingdom does West African Aethomys belong to?
West African Aethomys (Aethomys stannarius) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of West African Aethomys?
The closest relatives of West African Aethomys in the genus Aethomys include Bocage s Aethomys, Hinde s Aethomys, Nyika Aethomys, Red Veld Aethomys, Seilinda Aethomys.
Genus Aethomys — 9 Species
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Bocage s Aethomys
Aethomys bocagei
Hinde s Aethomys
Aethomys hindei
Nyika Aethomys
Aethomys nyikae
Red Veld Aethomys
Aethomys chrysophilus
Seilinda Aethomys
Aethomys silindensis
Tete Veld Aethomys
Aethomys ineptus
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West African Aethomys
Aethomys stannarius
Kaiser s Aethomys
Aethomys kaiseri
Thomas s Aethomys
Aethomys thomasi
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