| Muze spiny mouse | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Acomys |
| Species: | A. muzei |
| Binomial name | |
| Acomys muzei Verheyen, Hulselmans, Wendelen, Leirs, Corti, Backeljau & Verheyen, 2011 [2] | |
The Muze spiny mouse (Acomys muzei) is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania. [2] [1]
The term spiny mouse refers to any species of rodent within the genus Acomys. Similar in appearance to mice of the genus Mus, spiny mice are small mammals with bare tails which contain osteoderms, a rare feature in mammals. Their coats are endowed with unusually stiff guard hairs similar to the spines of a hedgehog; this trait is the source of the common name, spiny mouse.
The Cairo spiny mouse, also known as the common spiny mouse, Egyptian spiny mouse, or Arabian spiny mouse, is a nocturnal species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Africa north of the Sahara, where its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts. It is omnivorous and feeds on seeds, desert plants, snails, and insects. It is a gregarious animal and lives in small family groups. It is the first and only known rodent species that exhibit spontaneous decidualization and menstruation.
Chudeau's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Mauritania and Morocco. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts.
The Asia Minor spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae.
The gray spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, rocky areas, arable land, and rural gardens.
The fiery spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Kenya and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and rocky areas. It may be found as a commensal in human habitations.
Johan's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and rocky areas.
Kemp's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and rocky areas. It is one of only two mammals, the other being Acomys percivali, which can shed its skin. In addition, it is known to be capable of completely regenerating damaged tissue, including hair follicles, skin, sweat glands, fur and cartilage.
Louise's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and rocky areas.
The Mullah spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas.
Percival's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas. It is one of two known species of mammals, the other being Acomys kempi, capable of completely regenerating damaged tissue, including hair follicles, skin, sweat glands, fur and cartilage.
Seurat's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found only in Algeria. Its natural habitats are rocky areas and hot deserts.
The southern African spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Its natural habitats are moist savanna and rocky areas.
Wilson's spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas.Molecular evidence suggests that spiny mice (Acomys) are genetically more closely related to gerbils (Gerbillinae) than they are to actual mice (Muridae) based on their murine morphology.
The afroalpine vlei rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in the high moorlands of Kenya.
The Nguru spiny mouse is a species of rodent in the family Muridae found in Tanzania.
Sabuni's brush-furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It has been recorded from Tanzania.
Makundi's brush-furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Tanzania.
Machandu's brush furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It has been recorded from the Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique.
Acomys selousi, or Selous's spiny mouse, is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
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