| Nannomys | |
|---|---|
| Matthey's mouse (Mus mattheyi) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Rodentia |
| Family: | Muridae |
| Genus: | Mus |
| Subgenus: |
Nannomys Peters, 1876 |
| Species | |
|
19, see text |
|
19, see text
Nannomys is a subgenus of the rodent genus Mus, the mice. They are known as the African pygmy mice. These species are native to sub-Saharan Africa, where they can be found in many types of habitat. There are 19 species.
Species include: