Simien Vlei Rat

Simien Vlei RatThis vlei rat is known from the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia. Its description reports captures in tree-heather forest with grassy openings.What does it look like?In the described specimens, The back fur has black bases, a rufous band, and black tips; the underside is pale grey. The tail is dark above and whitish below.How does it live?This vlei rat is known from the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia. Its description reports captures in tree-heather forest with grassy openings.Specimens were collected in tree-heather forest with open grassy patches.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.