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MammalMAP:   36703
Province:   Western Cape
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   3218BB
Observer:   van Dyk Zenobia
Date of record:   2021-06-06
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Found in between the rocks.
Last updated:   2021-06-13 11:19:17
Sp. code:   151010
Species name:   Myotomys unisulcatus
Common name:   Bush Karroo Rat -- Karoo Bush Rat
Family:   Muridae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Unknown
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=MammalMAP-36703
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 36703 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Lisl van Deventer
Comment:   Although not typically found in rocky habitats, it often uses rocks for shade or shelter.
Date:   2021-06-13 11:19:17
Species name:   Myotomys unisulcatus -- Bush Karroo Rat; Karoo Bush Rat
Species code:   151010

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