Pouched Rat - Classification

Classification

Subfamily Cricetomyinae - Pouched rats

  • Genus Beamys
    • Lesser Hamster-rat, Beamys hindei
    • Greater Hamster-rat, Beamys major
  • Genus Cricetomys - Giant pouched rats
    • Southern Giant Pouched Rat, Cricetomys ansorgei
    • Gambian Pouched Rat, Cricetomys gambianus
    • Emin's Pouched Rat, Cricetomys emini
    • Kivu Giant Pouched Rat, Cricetomys kivuensis
  • Genus Saccostomus - Pouched mice
    • South African Pouched Mouse, Saccostomus campestris
    • Mearns's Pouched Mouse, Saccostomus mearnsi


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