Otomys uzungwensis Lawrence & Loveridge 1953

The Uzungwe vlei rat (Otomys uzungwensis) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

• Musser, G.G.; Carleton, M.D. (2005). "Superfamily Muroidea". In Wilson, D.E.; Reeder, D.M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 1530. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
• Taylor, P., Maree, S. & Chitaukali, W. 2004. Otomys uzungwensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 19 July 2007.