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The '''link rat''' ( |
The '''link rat''' (''Deomys ferrugineus'') is a species of rodent in the family [[Muridae]]. It is also known by the common name '''Congo forest mouse'''.<ref name=iucn>Schlitter, D. & Kerbis Peterhans, J. 2008. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/6490/0 ''Deomys ferrugineus''.] The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. Downloaded on 10 April 2015.</ref> It is native to central Africa.<ref name=iucn/> |
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It is 12–14.5 cm long with a 15–21 cm long tail. It weighs 40–70 g. It has long legs and a pointed, narrow head, surmounted by enormous ears. It has a very long, bicoloured [[tail]]. The back and [[forehead]] are rich orange and brown and the underside is white. The rump hairs are stiff. |
It is 12–14.5 cm long with a 15–21 cm long tail. It weighs 40–70 g. It has long legs and a pointed, narrow head, surmounted by enormous ears. It has a very long, bicoloured [[tail]]. The back and [[forehead]] are rich orange and brown and the underside is white. The rump hairs are stiff. |