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Felou gundi

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Felou gundi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Ctenodactylidae
Genus: Felovia
Lataste, 1886
Species:
F. vae
Binomial name
Felovia vae
Lastaste, 1886
     distribution

The felou gundi (Felovia vae) is a species of rodent in the family Ctenodactylidae. It is monotypic within the genus Felovia.[2]

Distribution

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It is found in Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal.[1]

Habitat

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Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, and rocky areas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Gerrie, R.; Kennerley, R.; Granjon, L. (2017). "Felovia vae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T8548A22191482. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-2.RLTS.T8548A22191482.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ Dieterlen, F. 2005. Family Ctenodactylidae pp. 1536-1537 in D. E. Wilson and M. A. Reeder, eds. Mammal Species of the World, 3rd edition, p. 1536.