Nannomys is a subgenus of the rodent genus Mus, the mice. They are known as the African pygmy mice.[1] These species are native to sub-Saharan Africa, where they can be found in many types of habitat.[1] There are 20 species.[2]
Nannomys | |
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Matthey's mouse (Mus mattheyi) | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Rodentia |
Family: | Muridae |
Genus: | Mus |
Subgenus: | Nannomys Peters, 1876 |
Species | |
20, see text |
Species include:[3]