Ruwenzori Dasymys

Ruwenzori DasymysThe Ruwenzori Dasymys is a dark-furred water rat known from high elevations in Uganda’s Ruwenzori Mountains. Another Dasymys species occurs in the surrounding lowlands.What does it look like?The review identifies dark pelage as a feature of this montane form.How does it live?The Ruwenzori Dasymys is a dark-furred water rat known from high elevations in Uganda’s Ruwenzori Mountains. Another Dasymys species occurs in the surrounding lowlands.The review describes it as a relict montane form, with D. medius occupying the surrounding lowlands.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.