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White-tailed rat

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White-tailed rat

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Also known as Mystromys albicaudatus

species of mammal

Species

Vulnerable

White-tailed Giant Rat

species

Observations389

Maximum longevity: 6.3 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived 6.3 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Mystromys
Image
BrachytarsomysAlbicaudataWolfSmit.jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Vulnerable
taxon name
Mystromys albicaudatus
taxon common name
Afrika-Hamster
longest observed lifespan
6.3
short name
M. albicaudatus
temporal range start
Zanclean
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