Dendromus
| Climbing mice Temporal range: Late Miocene - Recent |
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| Dendromus mystacalis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Nesomyidae |
| Subfamily: | Dendromurinae |
| Genus: |
Dendromus A. Smith, 1829 |
| Species | |
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Dendromus insignis |
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Dendromus insignis
Dendromus kahuziensis
Dendromus leucostomus
Dendromus lachaisei
Dendromus lovati
Dendromus melanotis
Dendromus mesomelas
Dendromus messorius
Dendromus mystacalis
Dendromus nyasae
Dendromus nyikae
Dendromus oreas
Dendromus ruppi
Dendromus vernayi
Mice in the genus Dendromus are commonly referred to as African climbing mice or tree mice, although these terms are often used to describe all members of the subfamily Dendromurinae. The genus is currently restricted to sub-Saharan Africa, but fossils classified in the genus have been found from Late Miocene deposits in Arabia and Europe.
Mice in the genus Dendromus are small (Head and body: 5–10 cm) with relatively long tails (6–13 cm). This tail is semi-prehensile and provides an aid in climbing. The dense fur is grey or brown and either one or two stripes are present on the back. Unlike most other muroids, these mice have only three fingers on each hand. They are also distinguished by their grooved incisors.
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